Est. Earnings (1yr)
$34,415
Est. from TX median (27 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$21,097
Est. from TX median (19 programs)

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 Debt*Debt/Earnings
Midwestern State University$34,415*$21,097*
Rice University$54,728*$70,513*
Southern Methodist University$52,160*$79,400$20,500*0.39
Texas Christian University$50,627*$62,718$25,000*0.49
The University of Texas at Austin$43,281*$59,257$20,500*0.47
Texas A&M University-College Station$41,817*$58,382$19,749*0.47
National Median$35,627*$23,500*0.66
* Estimated from similar programs

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 Midwestern State University, approximately 40% 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 27 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.