Political Science and Government

Master's degree · Idaho State University · Pocatello, ID

CIP 45.10

$53,359Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

10Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Political Science and Government at Idaho State University earn a median of $53,359 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 Idaho State University

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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree$75,181
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Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$73,470
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$66,863
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$66,385
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree$64,812
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$64,581
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$62,829
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$62,226
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree$62,085
Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's degree$62,033
Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree$60,623
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree$55,838
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree$53,877
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$52,132
Social WorkMaster's degree$49,901

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $53,359 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.