Political Science and Government
Bachelor's degree · North Central College · Naperville, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at North Central College earn a median of $66,258. 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 $25,205, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Political Science and Government (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago | $56,022 | $18,500 |
| Northwestern University Evanston | $54,737 | $16,834 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton | $45,069 | $23,250 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $38,363 | $18,597 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $37,531 | $22,449 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $37,007 | $23,000 |
| Roosevelt University Chicago | $36,521 | $23,250 |
| Augustana College Rock Island | $35,626 | $27,000 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $35,172 | $19,201 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $34,519 | $20,500 |
| Lake Forest College Lake Forest | $34,317 | $27,000 |
| Western Illinois University Macomb | $32,359 | $24,820 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $32,225 | $25,500 |
| Monmouth College Monmouth | $32,103 | — |
| Bradley University Peoria | $31,902 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Political Science and Government graduates from North Central College make?
The median salary is $66,258 and $66,258 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,205.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.