Political Science and Government at Weber State University

Weber State's political science bachelor's appears to position graduates near the middle of Utah's competitive range, with peer programs suggesting first-year earnings around $42,000—above the national median but trailing BYU and the University of Utah by roughly $5,000. The estimated debt load of $18,370 creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44, meaning graduates would owe less than half their first-year salary. That's better than the typical political science graduate nationally, who carries about $23,500 in debt while earning less.

The challenge is that these figures are estimates derived from similar programs across Utah, not actual outcomes for Weber State graduates specifically. The school's relatively low Pell enrollment (16%) suggests it serves a more financially advantaged student body, which could mean actual debt burdens vary significantly from the state median. What you're getting is a general sense of where political science degrees land in Utah's market, not a guarantee about Weber State's specific track record.

For a parent evaluating this investment, the estimated numbers suggest reasonable economics—you're not looking at crushing debt for modest returns. But given the uncertainty, compare Weber State's total cost against the state schools with reported data, particularly Utah State and UVU, where you can see actual graduate outcomes rather than projections.