Political Science and Government at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$49,182
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$49,182
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$51,669
All programs at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
31
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$23,594
Median Debt
0.48
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$197/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$49,182
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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | $121,006 | $222,981 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $116,291 | $60,389 |
| Fire Protection | $103,432 | $15,000 |
| Computer Science | $81,188 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $80,996 | $19,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $77,944 | $20,000 |
| Architecture | $75,673 | $30,233 |
| Computer Engineering | $74,600 | $23,935 |
| Air Transportation | $73,930 | $20,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $71,341 | $19,313 |
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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.