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Career and Salary after Completing Political Science and Government Program

The following jobs are possible careers after completing Political Science and Government major program. The average wage is based on the latest employment and wage data (May 2022) from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The average annual wage of Political Scientists career is $120,430 and, for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary, the average annual income is $98,980.
Political Science and Government Careers and its Average Wage (as of May 2023)
Job TitleHourly WageAnnual Wage
Political Scientists$57.90$120,430
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary-$98,980

Average Salary after Completing Political Science and Government Program

The following table shows the average earning of students three years after completing the Political Science and Government program by degree type. The average earning after graduation is $43,626 for bachelor's degree and $67,360 for master degree programs.
DegreeAverage EarningAverage Loan Debt
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$53,747$20,500
Bachelor's Degree$43,626$21,146
Master's Degree$67,360$46,875

Schools Offering Political Science and Government Programs

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The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL | public, four-years
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2023-2024$11,900(in-state) $33,200(out-of-state)
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Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, AL | public, four-years
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2023-2024$9,436(in-state) $20,092(out-of-state)
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Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ | public, four-years
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2023-2024$12,051(in-state) $32,193(out-of-state)
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Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ | public, four-years
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2023-2024$12,652(in-state) $28,900(out-of-state)
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University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR | public, four-years
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2023-2024$9,748(in-state) $28,772(out-of-state)
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Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR | public, four-years
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2023-2024$7,754(in-state) $13,826(out-of-state)
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California State University-Chico

Chico, CA | public, four-years
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2023-2024$8,064(in-state) $19,944(out-of-state)
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California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA | public, four-years
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2023-2024$6,980(in-state) $18,860(out-of-state)
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California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA | public, four-years
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2023-2024$7,073(in-state) $18,953(out-of-state)
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California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA | public, four-years
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2023-2024$7,008(in-state) $18,888(out-of-state)
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