Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · Jacksonville State University · Jacksonville, AL

CIP 45.10

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$58,792Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
8Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Jacksonville State University earn a median of $58,792. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $63,293 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,760–$85,406).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Troy University
Troy
$46,279$25,125
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham
$34,474$19,500
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 Jacksonville State University make?

The median salary is $58,792 and $58,792 after five years.

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