Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · Middlebury College · Middlebury, VT

CIP 45.10

$59,026Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$77,444Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$18,297Median federal debt
48Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Middlebury College earn a median of $59,026 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 $18,297, about 31% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Norwich University
Northfield
$43,988$25,818
Saint Michael's College
Colchester
$34,307$26,434
University of Vermont
Burlington
$31,594$21,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from Middlebury College make?

The median salary is $59,026 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,297.

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