# University of Connecticut-Stamford: Political Science (bachelor's)

Stamford, CT. IPEDS 436836, CIP 45.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-connecticut-stamford/majors/political-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,009
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,902 (U.S. median for this major: $61,935 across 561 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,375 (U.S. median $23,457)
- Rank in CT: 10 of 14 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (14 colleges, $63,902): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,967

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.51 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,902 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,632 | $52,460 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $11,792 | $53,182 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $16,052 | $72,395 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $21,916 | $98,841 | 3.8 years |
| 110k+ | $28,354 | $127,877 | 4.9 years |

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

## Political Science at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity College | $94,097 | $25,000 | $34,832 | 84% |
| Yale University | $90,764 | $15,000 | $23,777 | 96% |
| Fairfield University | $83,709 | $27,000 | $48,095 | 84% |
| Connecticut College | $74,190 | $24,800 | $36,175 | 82% |
| Quinnipiac University | $73,833 | $27,000 | $40,675 | 76% |
| Sacred Heart University | $65,879 | $20,750 | $46,174 | 74% |
| University of Connecticut | $63,902 | $22,375 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $63,902 | $22,375 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $63,902 | $22,375 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $63,902 | $22,375 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $63,902 | $22,375 | $16,403 | 65% |
| Central Connecticut State University | $60,678 | $18,689 | $16,857 | 48% |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $54,479 | $27,000 | $21,067 | 57% |
| Southern Connecticut State University | $45,270 | $26,499 | $20,857 | 50% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $82,960 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $80,970 CT, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $60,110 CT, $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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