Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · Marymount University · Arlington, VA

CIP 45.10

$41,186Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$64,917Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Marymount University earn a median of $41,186 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).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Liberty University
Lynchburg
$46,508$27,000
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
$45,875$16,049
George Mason University
Fairfax
$45,846$20,449
Christopher Newport University
Newport News
$43,508$22,750
University of Richmond
University of Richmond
$43,253$23,000
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
$42,128$19,286
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg
$42,114$23,500
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland
$41,684$27,000
William & Mary
Williamsburg
$41,317$19,500
Hampton University
Hampton
$37,200$26,000
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney
$37,123$27,000
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg
$35,687$23,000
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$34,080$20,000
Old Dominion University
Norfolk
$31,700$21,500
Radford University
Radford
$27,136$22,375

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $41,186 one year after graduation.

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