Median Debt
$24,344
4% above national median

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Political Science and Government bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (72 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Biola University$24,344
Stanford University$59,297$75,464$12,0000.20
Santa Clara University$57,111$64,616$21,7500.38
Ashford University$55,196$38,857$32,8130.59
University of California-Berkeley$45,418$62,430$13,0000.29
Saint Mary's College of California$45,296$68,762$25,9670.57
National Median$35,627$23,5000.66

Other Political Science and Government Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Stanford University
Stanford
$62,484$59,297$12,000
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara
$59,241$57,111$21,750
Ashford University
San Diego
$13,160$55,196$32,813
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley
$14,850$45,418$13,000
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga
$56,134$45,296$25,967

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Biola University, approximately 26% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.