Compare to Similar Programs in Rhode Island

Political Science and Government bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Rhode Island (9 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Johnson & Wales University-Online
Brown University$54,634$72,438$14,4810.27
Providence College$43,911$61,041$27,0000.61
Bryant University$41,112$66,316$23,2500.57
Roger Williams University$37,327$27,0000.72
University of Rhode Island$31,649$54,781$20,5000.65
National Median$35,627$23,5000.66

Other Political Science and Government Programs in Rhode Island

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Rhode Island schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Brown University
Providence
$68,230$54,634$14,481
Providence College
Providence
$60,848$43,911$27,000
Bryant University
Smithfield
$51,169$41,112$23,250
Roger Williams University
Bristol
$42,666$37,327$27,000
University of Rhode Island
Kingston
$16,408$31,649$20,500

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 Johnson & Wales University-Online, approximately 36% 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.