Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · Albany State University · Albany, GA

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$39,430Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Albany State University earn a median of $39,430. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $63,293 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,760–$85,406).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Emory University
Atlanta
$46,629$17,500
University of Georgia
Athens
$39,842$17,625
Spelman College
Atlanta
$39,050$26,250
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega
$37,227$22,026
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw
$36,794$23,850
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville
$34,321$19,500
Morehouse College
Atlanta
$32,340$25,000
University of West Georgia
Carrollton
$31,706$27,375
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro
$30,407$23,750
Georgia State University
Atlanta
$29,275$22,125
Clayton State University
Morrow
$28,784—
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta
$28,554$27,000
Valdosta State University
Valdosta
$26,576$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $39,430 and $39,430 after five years.

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