Political Science and Government

Doctoral degree · University of Maryland-College Park · College Park, MD

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$105,840Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

6Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Political Science and Government at University of Maryland-College Park earn a median of $105,840. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $90,908 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,841–$122,328).

Other programs at University of Maryland-College Park

Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$125,159
Engineering, GeneralMaster's degree$107,207
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$99,756
Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree$96,350
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$95,847
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree$89,502
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$85,500
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$81,777
Engineering, OtherBachelor's degree$80,931
EconomicsMaster's degree$79,163
MathematicsBachelor's degree$79,129
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree$78,631
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$76,731
Urban Studies/AffairsMaster's degree$76,569
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$76,485
Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree$75,689
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMaster's degree$73,907
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree$73,895
Public HealthMaster's degree$72,607
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree$72,304

Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from University of Maryland-College Park make?

The median salary is $105,840.

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