Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · University of Arkansas · Fayetteville, AR

CIP 45.10

$33,745Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,441Median earnings 4 years after
$66,167Median earnings 5 years after
$23,574Median federal debt
126Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at University of Arkansas earn a median of $33,745 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 $23,574, about 70% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Central Arkansas
Conway
$31,348$22,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from University of Arkansas make?

The median salary is $33,745 one year after graduation and $66,167 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,574.

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