Political Science and Government at University of the District of Columbia
Ranked 18th of 322 bachelor's programs in Political Science and Government by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Political Science and Government (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of University of the District of Columbia's bachelor's program in Political Science and Government earn a median $53,485 one year after graduating, rising to $73,271 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 18% above the national median of $62,236 for this field, ranking 18th of 322 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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