Political Science and Government at Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois • Master's
Median Earnings
$41,758
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$41,758
Political Science and Government
National Average
$53,125
All schools, same program
School Average
$48,426
All programs at Eastern Illinois University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
13
Completers (IPEDS)
230
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$41,758
Median Earnings
Political Science and Government at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | $116,678 | $41,000 |
| George Washington University | $89,553 | $61,310 |
| George Mason University | $82,061 | — |
| American Public University System | $78,460 | $37,101 |
| University of Florida | $68,130 | — |
| Florida State University | $66,880 | $24,550 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $63,220 | $65,441 |
| St. John's University-New York | $61,839 | $47,055 |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $59,903 | — |
| Pace University | $54,035 | — |
Other Programs at Eastern Illinois University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,170 | $25,546 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $71,245 | $17,123 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,590 | $15,478 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,176 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $70,108 | $22,229 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $67,004 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $66,937 | $22,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $63,598 | $39,565 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $58,254 | $29,035 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $56,509 | $20,226 |
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.