# University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Political Science (bachelor's)

Eau Claire, WI. IPEDS 240268, CIP 45.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-eau-claire/majors/political-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,268
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,316 (U.S. median for this major: $61,935 across 561 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,968 (U.S. median $23,457)
- Rank in WI: 8 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (10 colleges, $52,697): -$2,381
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,619

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,316 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,270 | $45,085 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $10,968 | $48,150 | 3.8 years |
| 48-75k | $12,766 | $56,043 | 4.4 years |
| 75-110k | $18,278 | $80,240 | 6.3 years |
| 110k+ | $20,778 | $91,215 | 7.2 years |

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

## Political Science at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette University | $74,008 | $22,500 | $31,487 | 83% |
| Ripon College | $68,800 | not reported | $20,216 | 63% |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $66,148 | $22,000 | $17,354 | 90% |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | $57,256 | $21,500 | $16,210 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $54,074 | $25,791 | $14,158 | 59% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $51,320 | $24,000 | $15,014 | 49% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $50,872 | $21,313 | $14,559 | 51% |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $50,316 | $23,968 | $16,550 | 64% |
| Lawrence University | $50,021 | not reported | $23,401 | 77% |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | $49,349 | $23,383 | $13,369 | 48% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $61,180 Eau Claire, WI, $62,870 WI, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Eau Claire, WI, $48,090 WI, $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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