Political Science and Government at Colgate University
Hamilton, New York • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$85,816
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$85,816
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$57,809
All programs at Colgate University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
79
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$16,250
Median Debt
0.19
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$135/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$85,816
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 (this school) | $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 Colgate University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | $103,456 | $17,500 |
| Political Science and Government (current) | $85,816 | $16,250 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $80,020 | — |
| Psychology, General | $73,480 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $70,524 | $17,000 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | $67,912 | — |
| Computer Science | $66,171 | $16,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $65,215 | $16,900 |
| History | $53,541 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $50,879 | $17,250 |
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.