Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · University of Louisville · Louisville, KY

CIP 45.10

$31,777Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,856Median earnings 4 years after
$55,314Median earnings 5 years after
$18,121Median federal debt
83Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at University of Louisville earn a median of $31,777 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 $18,121, about 57% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond
$35,899$19,000
University of Kentucky
Lexington
$34,745$20,500
Bellarmine University
Louisville
$25,424$25,226
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green
$23,294$20,500

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $31,777 one year after graduation and $55,314 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,121.

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