Political Science and Government

Master's degree · Georgia State University · Atlanta, GA

CIP 45.10

$52,547Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

26Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Political Science and Government at Georgia State University earn a median of $52,547 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).

Other programs at Georgia State University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree$110,850
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingGraduate certificate$107,220
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Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree$97,741
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree$89,008
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasDoctoral degree$88,192
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree$86,089
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree$78,175
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$78,165
LawFirst professional degree$77,765
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$73,883
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree$73,858
MarketingMaster's degree$72,243
Educational/Instructional Media DesignMaster's degree$71,679
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsGraduate certificate$71,243
TaxationMaster's degree$70,137
Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree$69,110
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$66,803

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $52,547 one year after graduation.

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