Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · Brigham Young University · Provo, UT

CIP 45.10

$47,020Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$83,209Median earnings 4 years after
$79,248Median earnings 5 years after
$10,646Median federal debt
146Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Brigham Young University earn a median of $47,020 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 $10,646, about 23% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Utah
Salt Lake City
$45,112$18,062
Utah State University
Logan
$38,317$18,241
Utah Valley University
Orem
$36,857$21,961

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $47,020 one year after graduation and $79,248 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,646.

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