Political Science and Government

Associate's degree · College of Western Idaho · Nampa, ID

CIP 45.10

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$48,247Median earnings 4 years after

$42,851Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Political Science and Government at College of Western Idaho earn a median of $48,247. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $45,147 four years after graduating (middle half: $28,518–$61,668).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from College of Western Idaho make?

The median salary is $48,247 and $42,851 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.