Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · Brigham Young University-Idaho · Rexburg, ID

CIP 45.10

$32,983Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,644Median earnings 4 years after
$61,344Median earnings 5 years after
$16,128Median federal debt
42Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Brigham Young University-Idaho earn a median of $32,983 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 $16,128, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Boise State University
Boise
$32,650$20,600
Idaho State University
Pocatello
$28,617$25,000
University of Idaho
Moscow
$27,881$21,571

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from Brigham Young University-Idaho make?

The median salary is $32,983 one year after graduation and $61,344 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,128.

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