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Bachelor's-17% vs national median336 grads tracked

Political Science and Government at Valdosta State University

Ranked 265th of 322 bachelor's programs in Political Science and Government by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$34,107
middle 50%: $24,348 – $45,458
Median · 5 years out
$51,748
middle 50%: $38,467 – $67,821
Median · 10 years out
$67,702
middle 50%: $47,592 – $97,133

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 Valdosta State University's bachelor's program in Political Science and Government earn a median $34,107 one year after graduating, rising to $67,702 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 17% below the national median of $62,236 for this field, ranking 265th 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.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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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
8.2 yrs
≈ $9,797 total interest

Same major at other universities

Louisiana Tech University
$52,311 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University Northwest
$52,209 · 5 yrs out
Columbus State University
$52,116 · 5 yrs out
Newberry College
$52,031 · 5 yrs out
University of West Georgia
$51,957 · 5 yrs out
University of New Orleans (The)
$51,893 · 5 yrs out
Clayton State University
$51,600 · 5 yrs out
Lander University
$51,525 · 5 yrs out
Northern State University
$51,480 · 5 yrs out
University of Indianapolis
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Indiana State University
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Saint Louis
$51,223 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Valdosta State University

Education (Doctorate)
$109,485 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Doctorate)
$94,122 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$82,509 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$80,002 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$74,978 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$71,966 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's)
$69,727 · 5 yrs out
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's)
$66,722 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$66,619 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$66,105 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$65,411 · 5 yrs out
International Business (Bachelor's)
$65,035 · 5 yrs out

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