Political Science and Government at Duke University
Durham, North Carolina • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$84,950
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$84,950
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$90,529
All programs at Duke University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
131
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$14,016
Median Debt
0.16
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$117/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$84,950
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 (this school) | $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 Duke University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| International Business | $225,820 | $117,357 |
| Law | $214,790 | $158,000 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $190,118 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $180,698 | $80,630 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $178,073 | $98,014 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $171,112 | — |
| Computer Science | $159,845 | $13,500 |
| Economics | $153,139 | $13,187 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $141,333 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $137,144 | $14,500 |
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.