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

Frostburg, MD. IPEDS 162584, CIP 45.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/frostburg-state-university/majors/political-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,332
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,770 (U.S. median for this major: $61,935 across 561 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $23,457)
- Rank in MD: 9 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MD median for this major (11 colleges, $64,756): -$6,986
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,165

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,770 minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,129 | $53,489 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $12,240 | $53,978 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $15,709 | $69,277 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $19,727 | $86,996 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $23,297 | $102,740 | 4.9 years |

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

## Political Science at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | $121,729 | not reported | $18,809 | 94% |
| Loyola University Maryland | $81,575 | $27,000 | $30,574 | 79% |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $74,437 | $18,768 | $15,678 | 89% |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | $72,397 | $25,000 | $18,441 | 70% |
| Washington College | $69,018 | $24,721 | $27,898 | 65% |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $64,756 | $22,000 | $16,467 | 70% |
| Towson University | $60,313 | $20,875 | $17,413 | 70% |
| Salisbury University | $60,089 | $23,160 | $17,743 | 68% |
| Frostburg State University | $57,770 | $25,000 | $16,715 | 50% |
| Mount St. Mary's University | $56,507 | $27,000 | $22,655 | 65% |
| Morgan State University | $50,791 | $29,750 | $14,985 | 41% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $78,670 MD, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported metro, $65,550 MD, $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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