Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · University of Puget Sound · Tacoma, WA

CIP 45.10

$31,290Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,278Median earnings 4 years after
$57,451Median earnings 5 years after
$22,801Median federal debt
46Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at University of Puget Sound earn a median of $31,290 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 $22,801, about 73% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Whitworth University
Spokane
$43,933$21,000
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma
$41,518$20,500
Seattle University
Seattle
$41,474$19,500
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma
$41,246$13,290
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell
$41,246$13,290
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$41,246$13,290
Washington State University
Pullman
$41,130$21,150
Central Washington University
Ellensburg
$39,220$14,385
Eastern Washington University
Cheney
$33,173$15,513
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle
$32,288$26,775
Whitman College
Walla Walla
$27,689$16,750
Western Washington University
Bellingham
$27,217$18,675
Gonzaga University
Spokane
$26,915$21,494

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from University of Puget Sound make?

The median salary is $31,290 one year after graduation and $57,451 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,801.

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