Political Science and Government
Bachelor's degree · Rider University · Lawrenceville, NJ
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,713Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
17Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Rider University earn a median of $56,713. 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 $27,000, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Political Science and Government (Bachelor's degree) at other New Jersey schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton University Princeton | $63,317 | — |
| The College of New Jersey Ewing | $40,229 | $25,500 |
| Rutgers University-Newark Newark | $39,723 | $21,500 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick | $39,723 | $21,500 |
| Rutgers University-Camden Camden | $39,723 | $21,500 |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne | $37,801 | $22,875 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah | $36,050 | $21,003 |
| Drew University Madison | $35,171 | $27,000 |
| Stockton University Galloway | $30,891 | $17,495 |
| Kean University Union | $30,436 | $18,250 |
| Monmouth University West Long Branch | $30,366 | $27,000 |
| Seton Hall University South Orange | $28,138 | $23,750 |
| Montclair State University Montclair | $26,704 | $23,500 |
| Bloomfield College of Montclair State University Bloomfield | $26,704 | $23,500 |
| Rowan University Glassboro | $26,042 | $19,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Political Science and Government graduates from Rider University make?
The median salary is $56,713.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.