Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · Kansas State University · Manhattan, KS

CIP 45.10

$32,289Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,811Median earnings 4 years after
$72,168Median earnings 5 years after
$24,519Median federal debt
41Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Kansas State University earn a median of $32,289 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 $24,519, about 76% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Kansas
Lawrence
$33,700$20,125
Fort Hays State University
Hays
$30,454$26,035
Wichita State University
Wichita
$30,121$20,541

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from Kansas State University make?

The median salary is $32,289 one year after graduation and $72,168 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,519.

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