Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · Brown University · Providence, RI

CIP 45.10

$54,634Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$85,388Median earnings 4 years after
$82,914Median earnings 5 years after
$14,481Median federal debt
58Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Brown University earn a median of $54,634 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 $14,481, about 27% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Providence College
Providence
$43,911$27,000
Bryant University
Smithfield
$41,112$23,250
Roger Williams University
Bristol
$37,327$27,000
University of Rhode Island
Kingston
$31,649$19,567
Rhode Island College
Providence
$29,178$17,928

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $54,634 one year after graduation and $82,914 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,481.

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