Political Science and Government at University of Toledo

The modest sample size here means these numbers could shift significantly year to year, but what we're seeing is a program that starts slow and recovers—though not quite enough to match other Ohio options. At $32,586 one year out, Toledo graduates earn about $5,000 less than the state median for political science majors, and trail schools like Miami University-Oxford by nearly $14,000. The 40th percentile ranking among Ohio programs confirms this is below-average territory for the state.

The debt load of $25,000 is actually reasonable—right at the state median and just slightly above the national benchmark. That 77-cent debt-to-earnings ratio isn't alarming, especially given the strong trajectory: earnings jump 39% by year four to $45,424. The catch is that even after four years, graduates still earn less than Miami grads make in their first year out. Toledo's 95% admission rate and relatively accessible profile means this program serves students who might not have other four-year options, which matters for context.

For families weighing this against other Ohio political science programs, understand you're likely looking at a slower financial start than most state alternatives. If your student has admission offers from Miami, Ashland, or Xavier, those programs show meaningfully stronger early earnings. Toledo works if it's the affordable local option, but the small sample size makes it hard to bank on these exact outcomes.