Political Science and Government
Bachelor's degree · University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point · Stevens Point, WI
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point earn a median of $41,455 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 $20,537, about 50% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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-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 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point make?
The median salary is $41,455 one year after graduation and $47,752 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,537.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.