Political Science and Government at Fresno Pacific University
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Political Science and Government bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (72 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno Pacific University | $35,297* | — | — | — |
| Stanford University | $59,297* | $75,464 | $12,000 | 0.20 |
| Santa Clara University | $57,111* | $64,616 | $21,750 | 0.38 |
| Ashford University | $55,196* | $38,857 | $32,813 | 0.59 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $45,418* | $62,430 | $13,000 | 0.29 |
| Saint Mary's College of California | $45,296* | $68,762 | $25,967 | 0.57 |
| National Median | $35,627* | — | $23,500 | 0.66 |
Other Political Science and Government Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (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 Fresno Pacific University, approximately 59% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 45 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.