# University of Wyoming: Political Science (bachelor's)

Laramie, WY. IPEDS 240727, CIP 45.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wyoming/majors/political-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,869
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,096 (U.S. median for this major: $61,935 across 561 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,933 (U.S. median $23,457)
- Rank in WY: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,839

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,096 minus $37,985 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,977 | $35,019 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $7,730 | $33,935 | 2.4 years |
| 48-75k | $9,585 | $42,078 | 3.0 years |
| 75-110k | $15,205 | $66,750 | 4.7 years |
| 110k+ | $19,634 | $86,193 | 6.1 years |

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

## Political Science at WY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wyoming | $52,096 | $23,933 | $13,599 | 59% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $62,690 WY, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported metro, not reported WY, $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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