Political Science and Government

Undergraduate certificate · Davidson College · Davidson, NC

CIP 45.10

$46,232Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$101,438Median earnings 4 years after
$78,431Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Political Science and Government at Davidson College earn a median of $46,232 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $72,399 four years after graduating (middle half: $49,240–$105,622). Median debt is $19,500, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from Davidson College make?

The median salary is $46,232 one year after graduation and $78,431 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.

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