Political Science and Government at Regis College

Based on comparable political science programs in Massachusetts, Regis appears positioned at the state median—with estimated first-year earnings around $43,000 and debt near $25,000. That 0.58 debt-to-earnings ratio sits in reasonable territory, suggesting graduates might manage their loans without overwhelming strain. The challenge? These estimates come from peer programs across Massachusetts, not from actual outcomes at Regis itself, where graduate cohorts in this major have been too small for the Department of Education to report.

The gap between Regis's estimated performance and Massachusetts' elite programs is stark. While similar programs statewide suggest $43,000 starting salaries, political science graduates from Tufts or Harvard earn 50% more right out of the gate—though presumably with higher debt loads and more selective admissions. Regis's 89% admission rate and relatively accessible price point (reflected in that $25,000 debt estimate) position it differently in the market than these research universities.

For families evaluating this program, the core question is whether you're comfortable making a decision on estimates rather than track record. The figures suggest a workable financial outcome—better than the national political science median and roughly in line with Massachusetts averages. But without actual data from Regis graduates in this field, you're betting that this small program will perform like typical Massachusetts political science degrees rather than underperform or exceed them.