Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · University of Portland · Portland, OR

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$23,017Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$58,509Median earnings 5 years after
$24,250Median federal debt
24Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at University of Portland earn a median of $23,017 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 $24,250, about 105% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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—
University of Oregon
Eugene
$36,022$19,500
Portland State University
Portland
$35,173$19,083
Willamette University
Salem
$35,162$20,915

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $23,017 one year after graduation and $58,509 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,250.

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