by our College Data Analytics Team
[Political Science And Government](/majors/social-sciences/political-science-and-government/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their political science and government graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the early-career earnings of their political science and government graduates.
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Brown University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid political science and government graduates in Rhode Island. Located in the city of Providence, Brown University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career political science and government graduates from Brown University make a median of around $82,914 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Bryant University earned it the #2 place for political science and government. Set in the suburb of Smithfield, Bryant University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the political science and government program here go on to a median salary of roughly $87,176.
Strong graduate earnings at Providence College earned it the #3 place for political science and government. Providence College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. Political Science And Government graduates of Providence College earn a median of about $78,163 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Rhode Island earned it the #4 place for political science and government. Located in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a public institution. Political Science And Government graduates of University Of Rhode Island earn a median of about $65,055 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #5 makes Rhode Island College one of the highest-paying schools for political science and government. Rhode Island College is a public school located in the suburb of Providence. After graduating, political science and government degree recipients from Rhode Island College typically earn about $62,896 annually.
Roger Williams University came in at #6 for political science and government graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Bristol, Roger Williams University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career political science and government graduates from Roger Williams University make a median of around $37,327 per year.
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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