Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · Northern Kentucky University · Highland Heights, KY

CIP 45.10

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,668Median earnings 4 years after
$54,948Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Northern Kentucky University earn a median of $50,668. 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 $19,500, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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
University of Louisville
Louisville
$31,777$18,121
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 Northern Kentucky University make?

The median salary is $50,668 and $54,948 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.

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