Political Science and Government
Bachelor's degree · Ohio University-Lancaster Campus · Lancaster, OH
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus earn a median of $38,753 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 $22,500, about 58% of first-year earnings.
Political Science and Government (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Miami University-Oxford Oxford | $46,428 | $25,000 |
| Ashland University Ashland | $44,455 | $26,048 |
| Xavier University Cincinnati | $41,710 | $26,000 |
| Capital University Columbus | $39,807 | $25,218 |
| Kenyon College Gambier | $39,550 | $18,354 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville | $38,753 | $22,500 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus Athens | $38,753 | $22,500 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton | $38,753 | $22,500 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe | $38,753 | $22,500 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville | $38,753 | $22,500 |
| The College of Wooster Wooster | $38,727 | $26,784 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati | $37,360 | $20,359 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green | $37,329 | $23,760 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus | $35,977 | $20,000 |
| University of Toledo Toledo | $32,586 | $20,113 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Political Science and Government graduates from Ohio University-Lancaster Campus make?
The median salary is $38,753 one year after graduation and $60,377 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.