Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · Providence College · Providence, RI

CIP 45.10

$43,911Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$75,637Median earnings 4 years after
$78,163Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
69Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Providence College earn a median of $43,911 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 $27,000, about 61% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Brown University
Providence
$54,634$14,481
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 Providence College make?

The median salary is $43,911 one year after graduation and $78,163 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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