# Augusta University: Political Science (bachelor's)

Augusta, GA. IPEDS 482149, CIP 45.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/augusta-university/majors/political-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,583 (U.S. median for this major: $61,935 across 561 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,965 (U.S. median $23,457)
- Rank in GA: 11 of 17 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (17 colleges, $59,993): -$1,410
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,352

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.54 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,583 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,064 | $50,231 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $11,154 | $50,639 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $13,703 | $62,212 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $17,548 | $79,668 | 3.2 years |
| 110k+ | $18,163 | $82,460 | 3.3 years |

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

## Political Science at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | $94,001 | $17,590 | $22,585 | 91% |
| Morehouse College | $71,139 | $25,125 | $39,013 | 59% |
| University of Georgia | $70,877 | $22,171 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Spelman College | $66,378 | $27,000 | $38,967 | 79% |
| Agnes Scott College | $62,605 | not reported | $24,754 | 71% |
| Kennesaw State University | $61,971 | $25,625 | $15,048 | 52% |
| Georgia College & State University | $61,009 | $21,965 | $20,686 | 64% |
| Mercer University | $59,997 | $23,250 | $23,847 | 70% |
| University of North Georgia | $59,993 | $22,026 | $9,823 | 37% |
| Georgia Southern University | $58,949 | $27,243 | $15,267 | 55% |
| Augusta University | $58,583 | $17,965 | $13,787 | 49% |
| Georgia State University | $58,432 | $26,000 | $15,931 | 53% |
| Columbus State University | $57,008 | not reported | $13,115 | 42% |
| Clayton State University | $55,643 | $30,500 | $8,365 | 40% |
| Savannah State University | $53,906 | $31,500 | $8,172 | 28% |
| University of West Georgia | $53,827 | $30,000 | $12,786 | 44% |
| Valdosta State University | $47,035 | $25,100 | $10,945 | 42% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $63,420 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, $75,480 GA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $51,140 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, $66,620 GA, $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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