Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · Southern New Hampshire University · Manchester, NH

CIP 45.10

$41,530Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,387Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,208Median federal debt
83Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Southern New Hampshire University earn a median of $41,530 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 $21,208, about 51% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Dartmouth College
Hanover
$72,618$17,500
Saint Anselm College
Manchester
$41,322$27,000
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham
$38,435$25,000
University of New Hampshire at Manchester
Manchester
$38,435$25,000
Keene State College
Keene
$29,142—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from Southern New Hampshire University make?

The median salary is $41,530 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,208.

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