Political Science and Government at Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts • Doctoral
Median Earnings
$84,653
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$84,653
Political Science and Government
National Average
$67,644
All schools, same program
School Average
$97,114
All programs at Harvard University
Program Details
Doctoral
Credential Level
16
Completers (IPEDS)
128
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$84,653
Median Earnings
Political Science and Government at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University (this school) | $84,653 | — |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $81,731 | — |
| University of Chicago | $74,576 | — |
| University of California-San Diego | $72,762 | — |
| University of California-Berkeley | $72,482 | — |
| Claremont Graduate University | $69,338 | — |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $64,990 | — |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $63,005 | — |
| University of Florida | $57,318 | — |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $55,964 | — |
Other Programs at Harvard University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $256,539 | — |
| Law | $233,589 | $93,235 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $231,871 | $41,000 |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | $231,040 | — |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | $206,569 | $278,414 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $171,755 | $63,553 |
| Applied Mathematics | $166,324 | — |
| Public Health | $165,376 | $49,681 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $158,673 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $144,120 | $28,268 |
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.