Political Science and Government at University of West Florida
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How University of West Florida graduates compare to all programs nationally
University of West Florida graduates earn $34k, placing them in the 43th percentile of all political science and government bachelors programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Florida
Political Science and Government bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Florida (30 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of West Florida | $34,484 | — | — | — |
| The University of Tampa | $40,505 | $41,047 | $24,000 | 0.59 |
| University of North Florida | $37,841 | $47,933 | $17,276 | 0.46 |
| Rollins College | $36,309 | — | $25,362 | 0.70 |
| University of Central Florida | $35,937 | $46,447 | $21,344 | 0.59 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $35,578 | $58,501 | $21,478 | 0.60 |
| National Median | $35,627 | — | $23,500 | 0.66 |
Other Political Science and Government Programs in Florida
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tampa Tampa | $33,424 | $40,505 | $24,000 |
| University of North Florida Jacksonville | $6,389 | $37,841 | $17,276 |
| Rollins College Winter Park | $58,300 | $36,309 | $25,362 |
| University of Central Florida Orlando | $6,368 | $35,937 | $21,344 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers | $6,118 | $35,578 | $21,478 |
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 West Florida, approximately 33% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.