Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee

Political Science and Government bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (28 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Le Moyne-Owen College
Vanderbilt University$46,843$72,701$12,0000.26
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga$39,490$46,643$22,1500.56
East Tennessee State University$37,594$38,197$23,0000.61
Rhodes College$35,537$63,885$26,5000.75
Tennessee State University$35,206$42,503$27,0000.77
National Median$35,627$23,5000.66

Other Political Science and Government Programs in Tennessee

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
$63,946$46,843$12,000
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$10,144$39,490$22,150
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$9,950$37,594$23,000
Rhodes College
Memphis
$54,892$35,537$26,500
Tennessee State University
Nashville
$8,568$35,206$27,000

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 Le Moyne-Owen College, approximately 71% 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.