Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · New Mexico State University-Main Campus · Las Cruces, NM

CIP 45.10

$35,393Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,641Median earnings 4 years after
$41,483Median earnings 5 years after
$18,750Median federal debt
26Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at New Mexico State University-Main Campus earn a median of $35,393 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 $18,750, about 53% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque
$33,947$17,653

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $35,393 one year after graduation and $41,483 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,750.

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