Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin

Political Science and Government bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (23 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh$42,366$25,0150.59
University of Wisconsin-Madison$42,063$56,465$22,0000.52
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point$41,455$39,639$21,3130.51
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee$40,487$50,414$24,0000.59
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater$39,042$51,411$25,7910.66
National Median$35,627$23,5000.66

Other Political Science and Government Programs in Wisconsin

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Wisconsin schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh
$8,212$42,366$25,015
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison
$11,205$42,063$22,000
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point
$8,834$41,455$21,313
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
$10,020$40,487$24,000
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater
$8,250$39,042$25,791

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 Wisconsin-River Falls, approximately 20% 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.