Political Science and Government at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$53,370
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$53,370
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,527
All programs at Northern Illinois University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
87
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$25,500
Median Debt
0.48
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$213/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$53,370
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 Northern Illinois University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $143,908 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $111,286 | $32,950 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $104,614 | $44,065 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $87,635 | — |
| Computer Science | $85,110 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $84,913 | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $84,362 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,321 | $20,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $79,921 | $22,500 |
| Computer Science | $79,236 | $21,004 |
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.