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Associate's Degree

Political Science and Government at The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana · See Political Science and Government nationally

Strong return
+$83,328 over 10 years

For graduates of Political Science and Government at The University of Montana.

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

3.3 yrs
Break-even
+205%
10-year ROI
$57,400
Median earnings as of 2024

By credential level

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Political Science and GovernmentCertificateNot enough data
Political Science and GovernmentAssociate's$57,400$19,495+205%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 The University of Montana

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Management Information Systems and ServicesAssociate's$103,587$21,500+1,315%Strong return
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate$67,970+1,269%Strong return
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingCertificate$76,311$31,111+1,013%Strong return
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationDoctoral$134,948$50,640+951%Strong return
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansCertificate$58,838+725%Strong return
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralCertificate$58,136+683%Strong return
Health/Medical Preparatory ProgramsAssociate's$71,053+676%Strong return
Accounting and Related ServicesCertificate$78,114+393%Strong return

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Political Science and Government at The University of Montana

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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.