Political Science and Government
Bachelor's degree · Union College · Schenectady, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Union College earn a median of $49,759 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 $25,389, about 51% of first-year earnings.
Political Science and Government (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $61,077 | $21,500 |
| Cornell University Ithaca | $60,292 | $14,400 |
| Hamilton College Clinton | $58,807 | $12,500 |
| Barnard College New York | $57,298 | $18,250 |
| Colgate University Hamilton | $56,064 | $16,250 |
| New York University New York | $50,783 | $20,500 |
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie | $48,679 | $17,500 |
| Marist University Poughkeepsie | $43,238 | $21,199 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $43,232 | $26,091 |
| CUNY Lehman College Bronx | $43,059 | $12,500 |
| Skidmore College Saratoga Springs | $42,756 | $23,550 |
| Fordham University Bronx | $41,809 | $23,250 |
| Pace University New York | $41,332 | $26,000 |
| Long Island University Brookville | $39,603 | $19,687 |
| University of Rochester Rochester | $37,921 | $21,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Political Science and Government graduates from Union College make?
The median salary is $49,759 one year after graduation and $83,411 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,389.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.