Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · University of Nevada-Reno · Reno, NV

CIP 45.10

$33,403Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$55,483Median earnings 4 years after

$57,762Median earnings 5 years after

$17,891Median federal debt

70Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at University of Nevada-Reno earn a median of $33,403 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 $17,891, about 54% of first-year earnings.

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas	$27,886	$19,500

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $33,403 one year after graduation and $57,762 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,891.

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