Political Science and Government

Oakland University is a public research university located in Rochester, Michigan, recognized for its diverse academic programs and commitment to student success. The Political Science and Government program provides foundational knowledge in political theory and practice but comes with a significant debt payoff period and low starting salary, making the financial viability of this career path challenging.

Lifetime Value
$-94,958

Warning: It's better to just get ANY job than to join this program!

This program has a negative lifetime value - that means that your salary won't go up enough to cover the costs + debt of going!

Position

Political Science

Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University

Starting Salary

$ 23,967

Cost per year

$ 12,614

Graduation Rate

59.9 %

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

Program Length

4 Years

Payback Period

Forever - Not Worth It