Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · Lindenwood University · Saint Charles, MO

CIP 45.10

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,869Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
14Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Lindenwood University earn a median of $55,869. 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 Missouri schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Truman State University
Kirksville
$39,813$21,500
Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield
$37,944$19,160
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia
$37,722$21,125
University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis
$36,050$20,687
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg
$35,556$20,719
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis
$30,502$22,386

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $55,869.

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