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Bachelor's-27% vs national median107 grads tracked

Political Science and Government at South Carolina State University

Ranked 312th of 322 bachelor's programs in Political Science and Government by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$27,866
middle 50%: $19,829 – $38,623
Median · 5 years out
$45,615
middle 50%: $36,085 – $57,013
Median · 10 years out
$50,858
middle 50%: $39,556 – $62,818

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 South Carolina State University's bachelor's program in Political Science and Government earn a median $27,866 one year after graduating, rising to $50,858 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 27% below the national median of $62,236 for this field, ranking 312th 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
9.8 yrs
≈ $11,966 total interest

Same major at other universities

Southeastern Louisiana University
$46,497 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Superior
$46,264 · 5 yrs out
Albany State University
$46,124 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
$45,946 · 5 yrs out
Georgia Southwestern State University
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina - Aiken
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical Colg at Baton Rouge
$45,525 · 5 yrs out
Chicago State University
$45,505 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina Asheville
$45,423 · 5 yrs out
Savannah State University
$45,210 · 5 yrs out
Francis Marion University
$45,171 · 5 yrs out
Ferrum College
$44,711 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at South Carolina State University

Education (Doctorate)
$108,086 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$86,929 · 5 yrs out
Nuclear Engineering (Bachelor's)
$86,929 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$81,106 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$79,471 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$74,027 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$72,966 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$69,786 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$69,536 · 5 yrs out
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$64,652 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$63,675 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$61,715 · 5 yrs out

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