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Bachelor's · Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Is Political Science and Government at Southern University Law Center worth it?

Low confidence Low confidence: fewer than 40 graduates behind the earnings figures.

The verdict · all families, in-state, half paid with loans

Earnings are reported, but there isn't enough cost data to estimate payback.

Earnings 1 year after graduating
$40,811
Treasury AY2020-21, AY2021-22 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
Earnings 4 years after graduating
Not enough graduates to report
Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
Typical federal debt at graduation
$28,875
NSLDS pooled AY2022-23, AY2023-24 cohort
Earnings bump, year 4
$7k a year vs high-school graduates aged 25–34 in LA
2023 ACS 5-year pooled, adjusted to 2024 dollars

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The school doesn't report a net price for this income band.

No cost figure is reported, so payback and net return can't be computed.

⚖️ Getting ready in high school

Students heading toward law, government & society majors like this one often take these classes. Every school offers a different mix, so check with your counselor.

AP classes

  • AP U.S. Government and Politics
  • AP U.S. History
  • AP English Language and Composition
  • AP Comparative Government and Politics

IB Higher Level

  • History HL
  • Global Politics HL

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