Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · Seton Hall University · South Orange, NJ

CIP 45.10

$28,138Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,814Median earnings 4 years after
$61,061Median earnings 5 years after
$23,750Median federal debt
58Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Seton Hall University earn a median of $28,138 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 $23,750, about 84% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (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
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 Seton Hall University make?

The median salary is $28,138 one year after graduation and $61,061 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,750.

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