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 15 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying political science and government schools.
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Minnesota State University Mankato tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying political science and government schools in Minnesota. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. After graduating, political science and government degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato typically earn about $60,581 annually.
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities produces some of the highest-paid graduates in political science and government, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public school located in the city of Minneapolis. Early-career political science and government graduates from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities make a median of around $63,560 per year.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Minnesota Duluth one of the highest-paying schools for political science and government. Located in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public institution. Early-career political science and government graduates from University Of Minnesota Duluth make a median of around $63,212 per year.
Gustavus Adolphus College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying political science and government schools. Located in the town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, political science and government degree recipients from Gustavus Adolphus College typically earn about $61,638 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in political science and government will find them at University Of St Thomas Minnesota, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, political science and government degree recipients from University Of St Thomas Minnesota typically earn about $63,199 annually.
Macalester College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying political science and government schools. Macalester College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. Students who complete the political science and government program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,999.
St Olaf College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying political science and government schools. Located in the town of Northfield, St Olaf College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career political science and government graduates from St Olaf College make a median of around $65,865 per year.
Winona State University landed the #8 spot for political science and government salaries this year. Located in the town of Winona, Winona State University is a public institution. Early-career political science and government graduates from Winona State University make a median of around $58,224 per year.
Hamline University earned the #9 position for political science and government graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline University is a private not-for-profit institution. Political Science And Government graduates of Hamline University earn a median of about $56,685 a year early in their careers.
Saint Cloud State University earned the #10 position for political science and government graduate earnings this year. Saint Cloud State University is a public school located in the city of Saint Cloud. Political Science And Government graduates of Saint Cloud State University earn a median of about $56,185 a year early in their careers.
Saint Johns University placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for political science and government. Located in the rural area of Collegeville, Saint Johns University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, political science and government degree recipients from Saint Johns University typically earn about $64,842 annually.
Augsburg College placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for political science and government. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Augsburg College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, political science and government degree recipients from Augsburg College typically earn about $37,807 annually.
Concordia College At Moorhead earned the #13 position for political science and government graduate earnings this year. Concordia College At Moorhead is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Moorhead. After graduating, political science and government degree recipients from Concordia College At Moorhead typically earn about $50,211 annually.
College Of Saint Benedict earned the #14 position for political science and government graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Joseph, College Of Saint Benedict is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career political science and government graduates from College Of Saint Benedict make a median of around $35,104 per year.
Minnesota State University Moorhead earned the #15 position for political science and government graduate earnings this year. Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public school located in the suburb of Moorhead. Students who complete the political science and government program here go on to a median salary of roughly $33,220.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries political science and government graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 15 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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