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Social Sciences
Political Science and Government
National earnings data, top schools, and state-by-state breakdown for Political Science and Government graduates.
Median Salary (1yr)
$37,605
Median Salary (5yr)
$54,027
Median Debt
$0
Schools Offering
2,204
Top Schools for Political Science and Government
| # | School | Earnings (1yr) | Debt | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johns Hopkins University MD | $96,306 | $0 | 89 |
| 2 | Georgetown University DC | $73,347 | $0 | 56 |
| 3 | Dartmouth College NH | $72,618 | $0 | 129 |
| 4 | George Washington University DC | $72,470 | $0 | 178 |
| 5 | Johns Hopkins University MD | $70,803 | $0 | 13 |
| 6 | American Public University System WV | $69,309 | $0 | 31 |
| 7 | James Madison University VA | $68,741 | $0 | 11 |
| 8 | Tufts University MA | $67,713 | $0 | 82 |
| 9 | University of Pennsylvania PA | $65,473 | $0 | 158 |
| 10 | Regent University VA | $64,493 | $0 | 31 |
Political Science and Government by State
District of Columbia
8 schools
$53,928
Maryland
21 schools
$47,684
Maine
10 schools
$44,572
New Hampshire
10 schools
$44,510
West Virginia
13 schools
$44,327
Massachusetts
41 schools
$43,942
Virginia
37 schools
$42,754
Vermont
6 schools
$42,229
Utah
5 schools
$41,827
Nebraska
8 schools
$41,361
Arizona
6 schools
$41,142
Colorado
16 schools
$40,423
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Political Science and Government graduates 1 year after graduation is $37,605.