Political Science and Government
Bachelor's degree · Elon University · Elon, NC
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Elon University earn a median of $38,836 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 $20,500, about 53% of first-year earnings.
Political Science and Government (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Durham | $54,970 | $14,016 |
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem | $47,161 | $22,500 |
| North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro | $42,310 | $27,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill | $41,200 | $14,569 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh | $38,321 | $20,500 |
| East Carolina University Greenville | $35,627 | $23,250 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte | $32,780 | $21,500 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington | $31,124 | $20,625 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro | $30,925 | $23,552 |
| Appalachian State University Boone | $30,096 | $19,229 |
| Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem | $26,725 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina Central University Durham | $24,948 | $28,000 |
| University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville | $23,964 | $21,718 |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke | $22,223 | $25,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Political Science and Government graduates from Elon University make?
The median salary is $38,836 one year after graduation and $70,667 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.