Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · University of Miami · Coral Gables, FL

CIP 45.10

$33,867Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,216Median earnings 4 years after
$77,568Median earnings 5 years after
$16,500Median federal debt
107Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at University of Miami earn a median of $33,867 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 $16,500, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Tampa
Tampa
$40,505$23,948
University of North Florida
Jacksonville
$37,841$14,575
Rollins College
Winter Park
$36,309$25,362
University of Central Florida
Orlando
$35,937$17,750
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers
$35,578$19,500
University of South Florida
Tampa
$34,965$17,900
Florida State University
Tallahassee
$34,745$17,537
Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg
$34,621—
University of West Florida
Pensacola
$34,484—
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton
$31,641$16,875
University of Florida
Gainesville
$31,574$15,000
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee
$30,798$27,000
Florida International University
Miami
$26,983$14,823
Stetson University
DeLand
$26,839$23,750

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $33,867 one year after graduation and $77,568 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,500.

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