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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
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The percentage of a school’s student body that has received a Pell Grant.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
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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.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
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Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Best political science and government colleges in North Carolina
bachelor graduates in North Carolina earn a weighted average salary of $52,081 3 years after graduation. This places North Carolina graduate earnings in the bottom 50% nationally. Additionally, graduates earn 7% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our rankings cover 14 of the 19 programs available in North Carolina, accounting for 90% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$30,785
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$84,950
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate96%
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.
#2 in North Carolina|#28 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$12,414
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$58,890
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate91%
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 North Carolina|#80 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$34,720
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$70,723
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate89%
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.
#4 in North Carolina|#136 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$38,001
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$67,059
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate83%
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.
#5 in North Carolina|#141 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$16,703
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$53,257
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate68%
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.
#6 in North Carolina|#157 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$16,563
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$51,838
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate85%
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.
#7 in North Carolina|#229 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$15,018
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$47,682
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate66%
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#8 in North Carolina|#281 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$19,442
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,480
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.
#9 in North Carolina|#300 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$14,618
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,706
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate54%
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.
#10 in North Carolina|#321 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$10,907
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$42,318
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate61%
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.
#11 in North Carolina|#357 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$13,801
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$42,254
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate67%
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#12 in North Carolina|#374 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$14,014
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$41,941
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate57%
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#13 in North Carolina|#396 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$14,765
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$39,883
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate74%
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#14 in North Carolina|#424 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$13,637
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$37,231
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate65%
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 North Carolina?
Years
5.8 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in political science and government in North Carolina is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 5.8 years.
How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in political science and government earn in North Carolina?
Salary
$52,081
The median bachelor's degree in political science and government graduate earns $52,081 4 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in political science and government cost in North Carolina?
Net cost
$19,031
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in political science and government is $19,031. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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