Political Science and Government

Undergraduate certificate · University of Wisconsin-Whitewater · Whitewater, WI

CIP 45.10

$41,188Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$24,786Median federal debt

15Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Political Science and Government at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earn a median of $41,188 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $72,399 four years after graduating (middle half: $49,240–$105,622). Median debt is $24,786, about 60% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater make?

The median salary is $41,188 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,786.

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