Political Science and Government
Bachelor's degree · Southern University Law Center · Baton Rouge, LA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
3Graduates per year
How this program compares
Earnings for this program are not published because too few graduates were matched to federal records. 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 Louisiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans | $41,265 | $19,500 |
| Louisiana Tech University Ruston | $34,640 | $23,343 |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge | $30,771 | $19,500 |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette | $28,518 | $22,063 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond | $26,992 | $25,725 |
| Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans | $26,281 | $27,000 |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe | $23,450 | $23,467 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.