Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · University of Oregon · Eugene, OR

CIP 45.10

$36,022Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,408Median earnings 4 years after
$69,621Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
193Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at University of Oregon earn a median of $36,022 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 $19,500, about 54% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Bend
$39,157$22,286
Oregon State University
Corvallis
$39,157$22,286
Lewis & Clark College
Portland
$38,784—
Portland State University
Portland
$35,173$19,083
Willamette University
Salem
$35,162$20,915
University of Portland
Portland
$23,017$24,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from University of Oregon make?

The median salary is $36,022 one year after graduation and $69,621 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.