Political Science and Government

Master's degree · Florida State University · Tallahassee, FL

CIP 45.10

$46,645Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$76,608Median earnings 4 years after

$76,187Median earnings 5 years after

$24,550Median federal debt

58Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Political Science and Government at Florida State University earn a median of $46,645 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $78,850 four years after graduating (middle half: $57,200–$106,611). Median debt is $24,550, about 53% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $46,645 one year after graduation and $76,187 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,550.

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