Political Science and Government at Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$64,213
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$64,213
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$73,961
All programs at Boston College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
172
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$18,000
Median Debt
0.28
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$150/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$64,213
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 Boston College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $162,116 | $41,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $151,870 | $55,000 |
| Law | $144,494 | $123,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $141,002 | — |
| Computer Science | $131,399 | $18,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $121,666 | $63,861 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $110,242 | $18,000 |
| Information Science/Studies | $106,214 | $16,803 |
| Mathematics | $98,946 | $18,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $98,724 | $18,000 |
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.