Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · University of Mississippi · University, MS

CIP 45.10

$33,373Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,925Median earnings 4 years after
$58,688Median earnings 5 years after
$25,021Median federal debt
89Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at University of Mississippi earn a median of $33,373 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 $25,021, about 75% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State
$29,442$25,469

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $33,373 one year after graduation and $58,688 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,021.

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