Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · University of Nebraska-Lincoln · Lincoln, NE

CIP 45.10

$36,364Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,466Median earnings 4 years after
$63,703Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
80Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median of $36,364 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 $21,500, about 59% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Creighton University
Omaha
$35,311$24,625
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha
$33,712$20,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln make?

The median salary is $36,364 one year after graduation and $63,703 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

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