Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · Augsburg University · Minneapolis, MN

CIP 45.10

$37,807Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,676Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$18,812Median federal debt
12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Augsburg University earn a median of $37,807 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 $18,812, about 50% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
$40,208$18,500
Macalester College
Saint Paul
$39,439$23,118
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth
$38,942$19,500
Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter
$38,463$27,000
Winona State University
Winona
$35,631$23,438
Hamline University
Saint Paul
$35,354$19,500
College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph
$35,104$27,000
University of St Thomas
Saint Paul
$34,775$22,250
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead
$33,220$20,096
St Olaf College
Northfield
$30,953$24,250
Carleton College
Northfield
$29,858$18,700
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud
$28,991$20,375
Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead
$27,466$26,000
Saint Johns University
Collegeville
$20,939$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $37,807 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,812.

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