# Arkansas State University: Political Science (bachelor's)

Jonesboro, AR. IPEDS 106458, CIP 45.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/arkansas-state-university/majors/political-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,078 (U.S. median for this major: $61,935 across 561 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,500 (U.S. median $23,457)
- Rank in AR: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AR median for this major (3 colleges, $51,475): -$2,397
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,857

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,078 minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,098 | $43,219 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $9,255 | $39,611 | 2.4 years |
| 48-75k | $12,205 | $52,237 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $15,839 | $67,791 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $16,444 | $70,380 | 4.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Political Science at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | $60,441 | $25,370 | $18,209 | 71% |
| University of Central Arkansas | $51,475 | $21,150 | $16,511 | 54% |
| Arkansas State University | $49,078 | $18,500 | $12,366 | 55% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $60,920 Jonesboro, AR, $59,660 AR, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Jonesboro, AR, not reported AR, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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