Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · University of Northern Iowa · Cedar Falls, IA

CIP 45.10

$37,875Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,277Median earnings 4 years after
$54,202Median earnings 5 years after
$24,000Median federal debt
16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at University of Northern Iowa earn a median of $37,875 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 $24,000, about 63% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Iowa
Iowa City
$39,133$21,500
Grinnell College
Grinnell
$36,662$17,500
Iowa State University
Ames
$30,715$22,250
Luther College
Decorah
$21,358$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from University of Northern Iowa make?

The median salary is $37,875 one year after graduation and $54,202 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,000.

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