Political Science and Government at Ecclesia College

Borrowing nearly $25,000 for a bachelor's degree in political science would typically lead to manageable debt—if the earnings projections hold true. Based on national benchmarks for political science programs, this degree would produce a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.69, meaning graduates could reasonably pay off their loans with about eight months of pre-tax income. That's a workable starting point, though not exceptional.

The challenge is uncertainty. With both earnings and debt estimated from broader peer groups rather than Ecclesia's actual outcomes, there's limited visibility into how this specific program performs. Other Arkansas political science programs show first-year earnings in the low $30,000s—slightly below the national median—suggesting the state's job market for these graduates may be somewhat constrained. For a student at a small private college where 53% receive Pell grants, understanding post-graduation employment support and career placement resources becomes particularly important when the outcome data itself is unclear.

If your student is genuinely interested in political science and values Ecclesia's educational approach, the estimated debt load isn't catastrophic. But press the school on where recent graduates actually land—government positions, nonprofits, graduate school—and what connections they offer to Arkansas employers or beyond. Without verifiable outcomes data, you need concrete evidence that this program opens doors worth the investment.