Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · Saint Michael's College · Colchester, VT

CIP 45.10

$34,307Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,954Median earnings 4 years after
$66,395Median earnings 5 years after
$26,434Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Saint Michael's College earn a median of $34,307 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 $26,434, about 77% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Middlebury College
Middlebury
$59,026$18,297
Norwich University
Northfield
$43,988$25,818
University of Vermont
Burlington
$31,594$21,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from Saint Michael's College make?

The median salary is $34,307 one year after graduation and $66,395 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,434.

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