Political Science and Government at Macalester College
Saint Paul, Minnesota • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$47,677
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$47,677
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$42,986
All programs at Macalester College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
36
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$23,118
Median Debt
0.48
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$193/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$47,677
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 Macalester College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $104,215 | $21,500 |
| Economics | $83,794 | $24,000 |
| Mathematics | $52,107 | $23,745 |
| Biology, General | $47,854 | $21,500 |
| Political Science and Government (current) | $47,677 | $23,118 |
| Psychology, General | $47,471 | — |
| International/Global Studies | $42,520 | $23,324 |
| Geography and Cartography | $41,857 | $19,049 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $38,027 | $26,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $35,029 | $24,177 |
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.