# University of Nevada-Las Vegas: Political Science (bachelor's)

Las Vegas, NV. IPEDS 182281, CIP 45.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nevada-las-vegas/majors/political-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,886
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,855 (U.S. median for this major: $61,935 across 561 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,083 (U.S. median $23,457)
- Rank in NV: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,080

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.64 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,855 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,526 | $39,561 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $8,537 | $39,612 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $10,606 | $49,212 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $13,513 | $62,700 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $15,905 | $73,799 | 3.3 years |

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

## Political Science at NV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | $58,855 | $21,083 | $10,359 | 51% |
| University of Nevada-Reno | $55,483 | $17,939 | $15,927 | 61% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $65,520 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, $65,520 NV, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, $26,560 NV, $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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