Political Science and Government

Master's degree · Western Illinois University · Macomb, IL

CIP 45.10

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

$60,990Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

4Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Political Science and Government at Western Illinois University earn a median of $60,990. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $78,850 four years after graduating (middle half: $57,200–$106,611).

Political Science and Government (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
University of Illinois Springfield Springfield	$52,565	$30,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from Western Illinois University make?

The median salary is $60,990 and $60,990 after five years.

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