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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
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The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
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Best political science and government colleges in New Jersey
bachelor graduates in New Jersey earn a weighted average salary of $52,395 3 years after graduation. This places New Jersey graduate earnings in the top 50% nationally. Additionally, graduates earn 12% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our rankings cover 12 of the 12 programs available in New Jersey, accounting for 100% of total student graduates.
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Cost$8,143
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$66,134
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate99%
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#2 in New Jersey|#161 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$15,677
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$54,399
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate73%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#3 in New Jersey|#195 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$24,659
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$57,902
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate87%
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#4 in New Jersey|#274 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$22,675
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$53,569
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate85%
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#5 in New Jersey|#282 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$12,946
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,647
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate63%
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#6 in New Jersey|#289 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$24,892
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$52,909
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate70%
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#7 in New Jersey|#320 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$30,005
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$53,508
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate76%
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#8 in New Jersey|#331 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$30,732
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$53,234
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate69%
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#9 in New Jersey|#371 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$17,764
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,155
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate76%
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#10 in New Jersey|#375 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$18,862
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,739
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate56%
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#11 in New Jersey|#380 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$21,344
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,797
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate73%
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#12 in New Jersey|#436 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$19,333
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$40,485
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate74%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in political science and government in New Jersey?
Years
8.4 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in political science and government in New Jersey is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 8.4 years.
How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in political science and government earn in New Jersey?
Salary
$52,395
The median bachelor's degree in political science and government graduate earns $52,395 4 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in political science and government cost in New Jersey?
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$20,115
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in political science and government is $20,115. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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