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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
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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.
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A political science major can open doors to a variety of entry-level careers in government, public policy, the nonprofit sector, and more.
Three years after completing their degree, bachelor’s degree in political science graduates earn a weighted average salary of $43,353, which is 7% less than the national average for all bachelor students from the same graduation year. Our bachelor’s in political science rankings cover 524 of the 627 programs available, accounting for 95% of total conferrals.
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Cost$3,296
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$59,501
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate60%
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Cost$18,535
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$98,467
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate97%
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Cost$3,644
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$57,496
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate74%
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Cost$10,851
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$75,464
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate97%
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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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Cost$19,500
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$89,043
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate98%
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Cost$6,275
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$58,658
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate89%
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Cost$4,058
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$56,203
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate70%
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Cost$6,450
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$56,627
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate84%
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Cost$3,434
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$53,184
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate63%
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Cost$20,820
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$84,924
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate95%
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Cost$3,780
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$52,769
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate62%
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Cost$3,700
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$52,334
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate59%
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Cost$24,052
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$85,816
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate91%
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Cost$20,531
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$78,986
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate96%
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Cost$26,138
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$86,353
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate96%
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Cost$21,595
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$80,009
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate97%
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Cost$15,091
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$70,513
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate95%
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Cost$23,497
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$79,220
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate94%
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Cost$4,921
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$52,478
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate59%
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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in political science and government?
Years
4.9 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in political science and government is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 4.9 years.
How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in political science and government earn?
Salary
$54,026
The median bachelor's degree in political science and government graduate earns $54,026 4 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in political science and government cost?
Net cost
$19,855
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in political science and government is $19,855. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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