Political Science and Government
Bachelor's degree · Fort Valley State University · Fort Valley, GA
—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
| College | Earnings (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.