# Utah Valley University: Political Science (bachelor's)

Orem, UT. IPEDS 230737, CIP 45.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/utah-valley-university/majors/political-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,857
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,464 (U.S. median for this major: $61,935 across 561 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,413 (U.S. median $23,457)
- Rank in UT: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the UT median for this major (4 colleges, $69,600): -$8,136
- Versus the U.S. median: -$471

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.75 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,464 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $3,904 | $18,544 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,231 | $20,097 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $5,664 | $26,904 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $8,115 | $38,546 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $13,297 | $63,161 | 2.8 years |

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

## Political Science at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | $83,209 | $11,745 | $15,564 | 81% |
| Utah State University | $70,711 | $17,581 | $14,936 | 59% |
| University of Utah | $68,490 | $18,370 | $16,200 | 65% |
| Utah Valley University | $61,464 | $21,413 | $6,376 | 45% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $75,230 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $76,330 UT, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, not reported UT, $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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