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 28% 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 $86,078. 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 University of Miami, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About University of Miami
- Acceptance rate: 19% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 84% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $75,328
- Full cost breakdown · all 83 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Miami
- Economics$92,998
- Sociology$63,764
- International Relations$84,474
- Anthropology—
- Geography—
- Criminology$70,461
University of Miami Political Science questions
How much do University of Miami Political Science graduates earn?
Political Science graduates of University of Miami earn a median $62,216 four years after graduating and $33,867 one year after. The U.S. median for Political Science graduates across 561 colleges is $61,935.
How much debt do University of Miami Political Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Political Science graduates of University of Miami is $17,500, about 28% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,457.
Where does University of Miami rank for Political Science in Florida?
Of 15 Florida colleges reporting Political Science graduate earnings, University of Miami ranks 7th. 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 $60,410 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, 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: “University of Miami Political Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-miami/majors/political-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).