Political Science and Government at Bates College
Lewiston, Maine • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$62,940
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$62,940
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$48,554
All programs at Bates College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
76
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$11,532
Median Debt
0.18
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$96/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$62,940
Median Earnings
Political Science and Government at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | $98,467 | $14,749 |
| Harvard University | $89,043 | — |
| University of Pennsylvania | $86,353 | $14,250 |
| Colgate University | $85,816 | $16,250 |
| Duke University | $84,950 | $14,016 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $84,924 | — |
| Dartmouth College | $84,898 | $17,500 |
| Swarthmore College | $80,009 | — |
| Williams College | $79,779 | $10,750 |
| Southern Methodist University | $79,400 | $19,500 |
Other Programs at Bates College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | $90,762 | $13,000 |
| History | $74,121 | — |
| Political Science and Government (current) | $62,940 | $11,532 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $58,988 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $47,376 | $13,750 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $47,210 | $9,614 |
| Mathematics | $39,731 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $36,112 | — |
| Sociology | $35,600 | $13,442 |
| Psychology, General | $34,447 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.