Political Science and Government
Bachelor's degree · McDaniel College · Westminster, MD
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$23,000Median federal debt
21Graduates per year
How this program compares
Earnings for this program are not published because too few graduates were matched to federal records. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $63,293 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,760–$85,406).
Political Science and Government (Bachelor's degree) at other Maryland schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi | $62,476 | $19,910 |
| Loyola University Maryland Baltimore | $44,572 | $27,000 |
| University of Maryland-College Park College Park | $42,688 | $18,442 |
| Towson University Towson | $42,648 | $17,375 |
| Frostburg State University Frostburg | $41,332 | $23,250 |
| Morgan State University Baltimore | $37,900 | $27,000 |
| Washington College Chestertown | $36,741 | $23,250 |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore | $33,549 | $19,500 |
| Salisbury University Salisbury | $33,397 | $21,500 |
| Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg | $29,800 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.