25 colleges · Michigan
Political science colleges in Michigan
25 colleges in Michigan offer a bachelor's degree in political science (14 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $40,152 a year after graduating, compared with $43,363 nationally.
All political science programs in Michigan
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI | 277 | $48,925 | $77,480 | $18,268 |
| Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI | 137 | $42,356 | $67,032 | $15,000 |
| Hope CollegeHolland, MI | 25 | $40,569 | $62,936 | $26,280 |
| Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI | 78 | $39,735 | $61,466 | $19,000 |
| University of Michigan-DearbornDearborn, MI | 18 | $41,373 | $58,641 | $19,778 |
| Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI | 35 | $42,577 | $54,840 | $24,831 |
| Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI | 31 | $37,246 | $51,261 | $23,562 |
| Oakland UniversityRochester Hills, MI | 34 | $33,310 | $51,129 | $19,250 |
| Northern Michigan UniversityMarquette, MI | 19 | n/a | $50,520 | $23,687 |
| Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI | 37 | $44,735 | $50,462 | $21,150 |
| Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MI | 62 | $36,140 | $48,896 | $22,139 |
| Kalamazoo CollegeKalamazoo, MI | 10 | $37,296 | $45,265 | n/a |
| Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids, MI | 4 | $25,329 | n/a | n/a |
| Adrian CollegeAdrian, MI | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Albion CollegeAlbion, MI | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Alma CollegeAlma, MI | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Andrews UniversityBerrien Springs, MI | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Aquinas CollegeGrand Rapids, MI | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids, MI | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI | 33 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lake Superior State UniversitySault Ste Marie, MI | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Madonna UniversityLivonia, MI | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Saginaw Valley State UniversityUniversity Center, MI | 15 | n/a | n/a | $25,750 |
| University of Detroit MercyDetroit, MI | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Michigan-FlintFlint, MI | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Michigan offer political science?
25 colleges in Michigan awarded bachelor's degrees in political science in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 14 of them public.
Where do political science graduates earn the most in Michigan?
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, with median earnings of $77,480 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Political science nationwide · All colleges in Michigan
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.