Political Science and Government
Bachelor's degree · Biola University · La Mirada, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Biola University earn a median of $65,558. 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 $24,344, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Political Science and Government (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University Stanford | $59,297 | $11,705 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara | $57,111 | $20,500 |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $45,418 | $13,000 |
| Saint Mary's College of California Moraga | $45,296 | $25,000 |
| Occidental College Los Angeles | $45,175 | $25,700 |
| Sonoma State University Rohnert Park | $43,547 | $15,000 |
| Claremont McKenna College Claremont | $42,552 | — |
| Pepperdine University Malibu | $42,306 | $23,625 |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $41,893 | $20,000 |
| California State University-East Bay Hayward | $40,460 | $18,322 |
| University of San Francisco San Francisco | $40,056 | $23,000 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | $39,404 | $15,033 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $38,063 | $12,000 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $38,060 | $17,364 |
| University of Redlands Redlands | $37,091 | $26,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Political Science and Government graduates from Biola University make?
The median salary is $65,558 and $76,335 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,344.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.