Political Science and Government
Bachelor's degree · University of St Thomas · Saint Paul, MN
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at University of St Thomas earn a median of $34,775 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 $22,250, about 64% of first-year earnings.
Political Science and Government (Bachelor's degree) at other Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (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 |
| Augsburg University Minneapolis | $37,807 | $18,812 |
| 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 |
| 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 University of St Thomas make?
The median salary is $34,775 one year after graduation and $63,199 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.