Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · Loyola University New Orleans · New Orleans, LA

CIP 45.10

$26,281Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,909Median earnings 4 years after
$61,282Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Loyola University New Orleans earn a median of $26,281 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 $27,000, about 103% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans
$41,265$19,500
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston
$34,640$23,343
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge
$30,771$19,500
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette
$28,518$22,063
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond
$26,992$25,725
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe
$23,450$23,467

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from Loyola University New Orleans make?

The median salary is $26,281 one year after graduation and $61,282 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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