Political Science and Government at Fayetteville State University
Ranked 321st 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 Fayetteville State University's bachelor's program in Political Science and Government earn a median $36,646 one year after graduating, rising to $52,636 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 33% below the national median of $62,236 for this field, ranking 321st 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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