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Associate's Degree

Political Science and Government at University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida · See Political Science and Government nationally

Strong return
+$87,400 over 10 years

For graduates of Political Science and Government at University of Central Florida.

Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.

2.4 yrs
Break-even
+320%
10-year ROI
$56,469
Median earnings as of 2024

By credential level

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Political Science and GovernmentProfessionalNot enough data
Political Science and GovernmentCertificateNot enough data
Political Science and GovernmentBachelor'sNot enough data
Political Science and GovernmentAssociate's$56,469$17,750+320%Strong return
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Political Science and Government at other colleges

How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.

#CollegeCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
1Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
Associate's$94,020+3,900%Strong return
2CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY
Associate's$66,568$13,391+1,888%Strong return
3Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Associate's$117,484+1,801%Strong return
4Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Associate's$108,657+1,592%Strong return
5Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
Associate's$78,615$21,961+1,520%Strong return
6CUNY City College
New York, NY
Associate's$64,399$12,500+1,502%Strong return
7CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
Associate's$62,479$12,973+1,499%Strong return
8Rice University
Houston, TX
Associate's$87,237+1,480%Strong return
9American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
Associate's$87,190$21,728+1,456%Strong return
10CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY
Associate's$63,762$10,457+1,438%Strong return

Other majors at University of Central Florida

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Engineering-Related FieldsCertificate$158,974$24,014+2,162%Strong return
Computer EngineeringAssociate's$99,037$18,750+1,854%Strong return
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringAssociate's$99,495$22,511+1,778%Strong return
Mechanical EngineeringAssociate's$92,483$20,250+1,584%Strong return
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's$89,759$20,160+1,489%Strong return
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's$82,872$13,366+1,374%Strong return
Civil EngineeringAssociate's$86,452$20,250+1,370%Strong return
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingCertificate$116,181$27,242+1,280%Strong return

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Political Science and Government at University of Central Florida

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.