Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · Central Connecticut State University · New Britain, CT

CIP 45.10

$25,270Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,678Median earnings 4 years after
$53,907Median earnings 5 years after
$16,000Median federal debt
29Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Central Connecticut State University earn a median of $25,270 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 $16,000, about 63% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Yale University
New Haven
$57,466$14,749
Connecticut College
New London
$46,588$24,425
Trinity College
Hartford
$42,979$25,000
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven
$41,383$21,212
Fairfield University
Fairfield
$38,426$27,000
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus
Hartford
$37,009$20,464
University of Connecticut-Stamford
Stamford
$37,009$20,464
University of Connecticut-Avery Point
Groton
$37,009$20,464
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Waterbury
$37,009$20,464
University of Connecticut
Storrs
$37,009$20,464
University of Hartford
West Hartford
$35,492$27,000
Quinnipiac University
Hamden
$26,440$27,000
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield
$17,262$20,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from Central Connecticut State University make?

The median salary is $25,270 one year after graduation and $53,907 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,000.

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