U.S. median for this major: $61,935.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 39% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $23,457.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $20,807. College Scorecard.
Political Science at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Political Science graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rollins College | $76,600 | $25,362 | $34,732 | 75% |
| 2 | University of Florida | $70,434 | $16,068 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 3 | Florida State University | $68,059 | $18,700 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 4 | Flagler College | $65,513 | — | $30,525 | 56% |
| 5 | University of South Florida | $64,820 | $20,609 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 6 | University of Central Florida | $64,056 | $21,344 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 7 | University of Miami | $62,216 | $17,500 | $37,244 | 84% |
| 8 | The University of Tampa | $58,754 | $24,000 | $36,211 | 64% |
| 9 | University of North Florida | $58,718 | $17,276 | $10,154 | 69% |
| 10 | Florida International University | $57,996 | $15,250 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 11 | Florida Southern College | $57,128 | $23,250 | $28,551 | 71% |
| 12 | Florida Gulf Coast University | $54,824 | $21,478 | $12,568 | 57% |
| 13 | Florida Atlantic University | $53,872 | $18,500 | $8,752 | 63% |
| 14 | Stetson University | $52,667 | $23,750 | $19,372 | 62% |
| 15 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | $48,733 | $28,141 | $13,739 | 53% |
14 more Florida colleges offer Political Science but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Political Science graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Social Science Research Assistants
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Florida Gulf Coast University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Florida Gulf Coast University
- Acceptance rate: 63% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 57% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $54,560
- Full cost breakdown · all 54 majors · overview
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Florida Gulf Coast University Political Science questions
How much do Florida Gulf Coast University Political Science graduates earn?
Political Science graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median $54,824 four years after graduating and $35,578 one year after. The U.S. median for Political Science graduates across 561 colleges is $61,935.
How much debt do Florida Gulf Coast University Political Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Political Science graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University is $21,478, about 39% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,457.
Where does Florida Gulf Coast University rank for Political Science in Florida?
Of 15 Florida colleges reporting Political Science graduate earnings, Florida Gulf Coast University ranks 12th. The highest is Rollins College at $76,600.
What jobs do Political Science graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $60,270 in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area and $72,040 nationally. Others include social science research assistants.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Florida Gulf Coast University Political Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-gulf-coast-university/majors/political-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).