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Bachelor's-21% vs national median201 grads tracked

Political Science and Government at Augusta University

Ranked 292nd of 322 bachelor's programs in Political Science and Government by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$34,351
middle 50%: $24,708 – $44,772
Median · 5 years out
$49,431
middle 50%: $36,933 – $66,118
Median · 10 years out
$61,969
middle 50%: $46,337 – $89,036

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Political Science and Government (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Augusta University's bachelor's program in Political Science and Government earn a median $34,351 one year after graduating, rising to $61,969 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 21% below the national median of $62,236 for this field, ranking 292nd 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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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.5 yrs
≈ $10,112 total interest

Same major at other universities

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
$49,902 · 5 yrs out
Fort Valley State University
$49,703 · 5 yrs out
Elizabeth City State University
$49,659 · 5 yrs out
Black Hills State University
$49,659 · 5 yrs out
Missouri Western State University
$49,513 · 5 yrs out
Hollins University
$49,513 · 5 yrs out
Adams State University
$49,399 · 5 yrs out
Fairmont State University
$49,171 · 5 yrs out
University of Hawaii at Hilo
$48,984 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina Upstate
$48,761 · 5 yrs out
Aurora University
$48,736 · 5 yrs out
Agnes Scott College
$48,096 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Augusta University

Dentistry (Doctorate)
$162,623 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$147,811 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$138,234 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$97,899 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$90,562 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$87,351 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$86,855 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$86,855 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$85,737 · 5 yrs out
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Certificate)
$83,018 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Bachelor's)
$81,771 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's)
$81,376 · 5 yrs out

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