# University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Political Science (bachelor's)

Lincoln, NE. IPEDS 181464, CIP 45.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nebraska-lincoln/majors/political-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,364
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,466 (U.S. median for this major: $61,935 across 561 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $23,457)
- Rank in NE: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NE median for this major (3 colleges, $52,331): +$11,135
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,531

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,466 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,751 | $54,829 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $13,054 | $56,132 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $14,699 | $63,206 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $18,975 | $81,593 | 3.0 years |
| 110k+ | $22,346 | $96,088 | 3.6 years |

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

## Political Science at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $63,466 | $21,500 | $17,747 | 67% |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $52,331 | $22,119 | $13,441 | 47% |
| Creighton University | $51,993 | $24,625 | $31,568 | 83% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $62,920 Lincoln, NE, $63,450 NE, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $59,780 Lincoln, NE, $56,190 NE, $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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