Political Science and Government
Bachelor's degree · Lawrence University · Appleton, WI
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,021Median earnings 4 years after
$57,718Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
28Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Lawrence University earn a median of $27,840. 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 Wisconsin schools
| College | Earnings (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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Other programs at Lawrence University
- English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$31,648 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$24,417 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$32,588 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$51,421 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$20,533 - MusicBachelor's degree
$27,395 - HistoryBachelor's degree
$35,410
Frequently asked questions
How much do Political Science and Government graduates from Lawrence University make?
The median salary is $27,840 and $57,718 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.