Political Science and Government at Texas Woman's University

Texas Woman's University's political science program produces graduates earning nearly $4,000 more than the typical Texas poli sci major—putting students in the 60th percentile statewide and 70th nationally. At $39,272, first-year earnings exceed both the state median ($34,415) and national benchmark ($35,627), which is noteworthy for a public university with a 95% admission rate serving a substantial population of Pell Grant recipients.

The debt picture looks favorable at first glance: borrowers graduate with $30,162 in loans, ranking in just the 5th percentile nationally (meaning 95% of programs burden students with more debt). While that's above Texas and national medians, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.77 remains manageable—students would need roughly 77% of their first year's salary to cover total debt. However, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means a few outliers could significantly skew these numbers either direction.

For families considering this program, the combination of above-average earnings and controlled debt creates a reasonable starting point, particularly if your student plans to stay in Texas where the program demonstrates competitive outcomes. Just remember that political science careers often require graduate education for advancement, so factor in those potential future costs when evaluating the undergraduate investment. The modest borrowing levels here at least preserve flexibility for additional schooling down the road.