Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · University of Georgia · Athens, GA

CIP 45.10

$39,842Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$70,877Median earnings 4 years after
$66,357Median earnings 5 years after
$17,625Median federal debt
266Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at University of Georgia earn a median of $39,842 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 $17,625, about 44% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Emory University
Atlanta
$46,629$17,500
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 University of Georgia make?

The median salary is $39,842 one year after graduation and $66,357 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,625.

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