Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, AL

CIP 45.10

$34,474Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,493Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
40Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at University of Alabama at Birmingham earn a median of $34,474 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $63,293 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,760–$85,406). Median debt is $19,500, about 57% of first-year earnings.

Political Science and Government (Bachelor's degree) at other Alabama schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Troy University
Troy
$46,279$25,125
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
$32,699$23,250
Auburn University
Auburn
$32,228$20,500
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee
$16,884—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham make?

The median salary is $34,474 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.