Est. Earnings (1yr)
$41,055
Est. from ME median (5 programs)

Compare to Similar Programs in Maine

Political Science and Government bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Maine (9 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Maine at Farmington$41,055*
Bowdoin College$60,626*$69,008$19,6340.32
Colby College$54,353*$27,0000.50
Bates College$41,055*$62,940$11,5320.28
University of Maine$38,235*$48,374$26,7980.70
University of Southern Maine$28,589*$48,192$19,2120.67
National Median$35,627*$23,5000.66
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Political Science and Government Programs in Maine

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Maine schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Bowdoin College
Brunswick
$64,910$60,626$19,634
Colby College
Waterville
$66,600$54,353$27,000
Bates College
Lewiston
$63,478$41,055$11,532
University of Maine
Orono
$12,606$38,235$26,798
University of Southern Maine
Portland
$10,920$28,589$19,212

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 University of Maine at Farmington, approximately 32% 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 5 similar programs in ME. Actual outcomes may vary.