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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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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 South Carolina
bachelor graduates in South Carolina earn a weighted average salary of $48,879 3 years after graduation. This places South Carolina graduate earnings in the bottom 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 10 of the 12 programs available in South Carolina, accounting for 96% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$21,157
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 rate65%
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#2 in South Carolina|#131 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$22,433
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$57,948
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate84%
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#3 in South Carolina|#212 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$31,357
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$57,998
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate81%
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#4 in South Carolina|#219 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$12,952
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,239
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate51%
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#5 in South Carolina|#222 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$21,619
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$52,055
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate74%
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#6 in South Carolina|#269 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$21,044
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,917
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate78%
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#7 in South Carolina|#275 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$13,466
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$44,353
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate60%
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#8 in South Carolina|#311 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$29,236
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$50,471
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate81%
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#9 in South Carolina|#333 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$18,690
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,124
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate66%
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#10 in South Carolina|#397 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$16,576
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$39,598
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate62%
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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in political science and government in South Carolina?
Years
7.4 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in political science and government in South Carolina is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 7.4 years.
How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in political science and government earn in South Carolina?
Salary
$48,879
The median bachelor's degree in political science and government graduate earns $48,879 4 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in political science and government cost in South Carolina?
Net cost
$20,421
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in political science and government is $20,421. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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