Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · Beloit College · Beloit, WI

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$31,362Median earnings 3 years after
$56,375Median earnings 5 years after
$26,425Median federal debt
11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Beloit College earn a median of $31,362. 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 $26,425, about 84% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh
$42,366$24,889
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison
$42,063$20,500
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point
$41,455$20,537
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
$40,487$20,500
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater
$39,042$22,562
Marquette University
Milwaukee
$38,225$21,500
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay
$36,036$19,383
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse
$35,281$20,490
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire
$26,268$19,780
Carthage College
Kenosha
$24,259$19,345

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $31,362 and $56,375 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,425.

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