Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · Trinity University · San Antonio, TX

CIP 45.10

$27,601Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$68,934Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$23,953Median federal debt
41Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Trinity University earn a median of $27,601 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 $23,953, about 87% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (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 do Political Science and Government graduates from Trinity University make?

The median salary is $27,601 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,953.

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