Political Science and Government at Morehouse College

Morehouse's political science program starts slowly but shows exceptional growth trajectory—graduates see earnings jump 60% by year four, reaching nearly $52,000. While the $32,340 starting salary sits below the national average for political science majors, it matches Georgia's median exactly and ranks at the state's 60th percentile. This middle-of-the-pack position becomes more impressive considering the strong upward momentum and the fact that graduates carry just $25,125 in debt, keeping the debt burden manageable at 0.78 times first-year earnings.

The real question is whether those later-career gains justify the initial salary gap compared to Georgia's top programs. Emory and UGA graduates start $7,000-14,000 higher, though they likely face steeper debt loads at those institutions. For students planning graduate school or careers where a Morehouse network offers distinct advantages—particularly in Atlanta's civic and nonprofit sectors—the combination of controlled debt and strong earnings growth creates real value. But families should know this small sample size (under 30 graduates) means individual outcomes may vary considerably from these medians, and that first year will require financial cushioning or family support in an expensive city like Atlanta.