by our College Data Analytics Team
[Political Science And Government](/majors/social-sciences/political-science-and-government/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their political science and government graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying political science and government schools.
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Below are the schools whose political science and government graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is University Of Oregon, our #1 for political science and government graduate salaries in Oregon. Set in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a public institution. Students who complete the political science and government program here go on to a median salary of roughly $69,621.
Willamette University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying political science and government schools. Located in the city of Salem, Willamette University is a private not-for-profit institution. Political Science And Government graduates of Willamette University earn a median of about $67,123 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in political science and government will find them at Oregon State University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a public institution. Political Science And Government graduates of Oregon State University earn a median of about $59,150 a year early in their careers.
Portland State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in political science and government, landing the #4 spot this year. Portland State University is a public school located in the city of Portland. Students who complete the political science and government program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,807.
Lewis And Clark College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in political science and government, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Portland, Lewis And Clark College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career political science and government graduates from Lewis And Clark College make a median of around $38,784 per year.
University Of Portland ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying political science and government schools. Located in the city of Portland, University Of Portland is a private not-for-profit institution. Political Science And Government graduates of University Of Portland earn a median of about $58,509 a year early in their careers.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their political science and government graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 6 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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