Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · University of Maine · Orono, ME

CIP 45.10

$38,235Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,303Median earnings 4 years after
$59,286Median earnings 5 years after
$24,750Median federal debt
55Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at University of Maine earn a median of $38,235 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 $24,750, about 65% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Bowdoin College
Brunswick
$60,626$19,634
Colby College
Waterville
$54,353$27,000
Bates College
Lewiston
$41,055$11,532
University of Southern Maine
Portland
$28,589$15,594

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $38,235 one year after graduation and $59,286 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,750.

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