Political Science and Government at University of Cincinnati
Ranked 1st of 1 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Political Science and Government by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Political Science and Government (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of University of Cincinnati's certificate (1-2 years) program in Political Science and Government earn a median $35,253 one year after graduating, rising to $81,043 by year ten. Figures are based on 125 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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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