Political Science and Government at Bowdoin College
Brunswick, Maine • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$69,008
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$69,008
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$51,015
All programs at Bowdoin College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
83
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$19,634
Median Debt
0.28
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$164/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$69,008
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 Bowdoin College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $128,937 | — |
| Economics | $88,368 | $19,500 |
| Political Science and Government (current) | $69,008 | $19,634 |
| Mathematics | $67,101 | — |
| Psychology, General | $44,971 | — |
| Area Studies | $42,123 | $24,000 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $39,454 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $39,369 | $19,500 |
| Biology, General | $39,009 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $38,638 | — |
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.