Political Science and Government

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

CIP 45.10

$29,442Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$54,325Median earnings 4 years after

$60,348Median earnings 5 years after

$25,469Median federal debt

61Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Mississippi State University earn a median of $29,442 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 $25,469, about 87% of first-year earnings.

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
University of Mississippi University	$33,373	$25,021

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $29,442 one year after graduation and $60,348 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,469.

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