Political Science and Government
Master's degree · University of Illinois Springfield · Springfield, IL
$52,565Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$76,243Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$30,000Median federal debt
33Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Political Science and Government at University of Illinois Springfield earn a median of $52,565 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). Median debt is $30,000, about 57% of first-year earnings.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Political Science and Government graduates from University of Illinois Springfield make?
The median salary is $52,565 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.