Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · University of Nevada-Las Vegas · Las Vegas, NV

CIP 45.10

$27,886Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,855Median earnings 4 years after
$64,601Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
83Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at University of Nevada-Las Vegas earn a median of $27,886 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 $19,500, about 70% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Nevada-Reno
Reno
$33,403$17,891

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas make?

The median salary is $27,886 one year after graduation and $64,601 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.

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