Political Science and Government at Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$75,918
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$75,918
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$76,436
All programs at Lehigh University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
36
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$21,150
Median Debt
0.28
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$176/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$75,918
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 Lehigh University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $129,685 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $107,260 | $23,250 |
| Computer Science | $106,799 | $23,854 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $104,374 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $102,472 | $24,625 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $101,741 | $23,240 |
| Industrial Engineering | $99,291 | $23,834 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $96,912 | $22,754 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $95,363 | $23,179 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $94,982 | $24,019 |
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.