Political Science and Government
Bachelor's degree · University of St Thomas · Houston, TX
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$17,241Median federal debt
10Graduates per year
How this program compares
Earnings for this program are not published because too few graduates were matched to federal records. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $63,293 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,760–$85,406).
Political Science and Government (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Rice University Houston | $54,728 | — |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas | $52,160 | $19,500 |
| Texas Christian University Fort Worth | $50,627 | $22,062 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $43,281 | $19,500 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $41,817 | $17,595 |
| University of Dallas Irving | $41,639 | $21,500 |
| Texas Woman's University Denton | $39,272 | $26,660 |
| University of Houston-Downtown Houston | $38,095 | $20,646 |
| University of Houston Houston | $36,413 | $17,355 |
| St. Mary's University San Antonio | $36,392 | $19,250 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock | $35,114 | $21,500 |
| Saint Edward's University Austin | $34,570 | $22,706 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson | $34,429 | $19,711 |
| Southwestern University Georgetown | $34,415 | $23,149 |
| University of North Texas Denton | $34,195 | $16,069 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,241.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.