Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · The Catholic University of America · Washington, DC

CIP 45.10

$44,617Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$73,917Median earnings 4 years after
$70,657Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
64Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at The Catholic University of America earn a median of $44,617 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 $25,000, about 56% of first-year earnings.

Political Science and Government (Bachelor's degree) at other District of Columbia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Georgetown University
Washington
$55,247$15,384
George Washington University
Washington
$51,537$21,723
University of the District of Columbia
Washington
$49,935$25,637
American University
Washington
$48,034$23,250
Howard University
Washington
$31,897$24,375

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from The Catholic University of America make?

The median salary is $44,617 one year after graduation and $70,657 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

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