Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Political Science and Government bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (65 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
East Texas A&M University
Rice University$54,728$70,513
Southern Methodist University$52,160$79,400$20,5000.39
Texas Christian University$50,627$62,718$25,0000.49
The University of Texas at Austin$43,281$59,257$20,5000.47
Texas A&M University-College Station$41,817$58,382$19,7490.47
National Median$35,627$23,5000.66

Other Political Science and Government Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Rice University
Houston
$58,128$54,728
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
$64,460$52,160$20,500
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
$57,220$50,627$25,000
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$11,678$43,281$20,500
Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station
$13,099$41,817$19,749

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 East Texas A&M University, approximately 41% 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.