Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · Fort Valley State University · Fort Valley, GA

CIP 45.10

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$31,000Median federal debt
9Graduates per year

How this program compares

Earnings for this program are not published because too few graduates were matched to federal records. 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 student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $31,000.

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