Political Science and Government
Bachelor's degree · Duquesne University · Pittsburgh, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Duquesne University earn a median of $28,840 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 $23,250, about 81% of first-year earnings.
Political Science and Government (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia | $65,473 | $14,250 |
| Lehigh University Bethlehem | $53,632 | $21,150 |
| Bucknell University Lewisburg | $53,012 | $25,500 |
| Lafayette College Easton | $48,112 | $13,640 |
| Villanova University Villanova | $46,549 | $25,620 |
| Susquehanna University Selinsgrove | $46,266 | $27,000 |
| Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster | $45,928 | $19,000 |
| Gettysburg College Gettysburg | $43,322 | $26,749 |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park | $41,201 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York York | $41,201 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park | $41,201 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown | $41,201 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading | $41,201 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Altoona | $41,201 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre Dallas | $41,201 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Political Science and Government graduates from Duquesne University make?
The median salary is $28,840 one year after graduation and $67,704 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.