Political Science and Government at University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$53,304
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$53,304
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$54,176
All programs at University of California-Santa Cruz
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
163
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$16,703
Median Debt
0.31
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$139/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$53,304
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 University of California-Santa Cruz
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $120,756 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $118,191 | $23,434 |
| Computer Science | $101,953 | $16,499 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $99,815 | $16,796 |
| Economics | $89,229 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $86,880 | $20,020 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $83,334 | $23,000 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $78,567 | $16,519 |
| Economics | $73,904 | $18,017 |
| Mathematics | $71,946 | $19,050 |
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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.