Political Science and Government
Bachelor's degree · Indiana University-South Bend · South Bend, IN
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$44,071Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
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How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Indiana University-South Bend earn a median of $44,071. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $63,293 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,760–$85,406).
Political Science and Government (Bachelor's degree) at other Indiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame | $55,316 | $19,000 |
| DePauw University Greencastle | $44,224 | $27,000 |
| Ball State University Muncie | $39,755 | $25,410 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette | $39,708 | $19,500 |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis | $36,535 | $15,019 |
| Indiana State University Terre Haute | $33,352 | $25,591 |
| Valparaiso University Valparaiso | $32,893 | $27,000 |
| Wabash College Crawfordsville | $32,834 | $27,000 |
| Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington | $32,568 | $17,646 |
| University of Indianapolis Indianapolis | $32,406 | $25,963 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Political Science and Government graduates from Indiana University-South Bend make?
The median salary is $44,071 and $44,071 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.