Political Science and Government at University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$78,986
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$78,986
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$79,177
All programs at University of Chicago
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
106
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$18,500
Median Debt
0.23
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$154/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$78,986
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 Chicago
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $256,407 | $188,691 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $204,813 | $92,529 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $190,915 | $52,045 |
| Computer Science | $175,145 | — |
| Statistics | $144,308 | $48,437 |
| Economics | $127,832 | $13,395 |
| Computer Science | $123,415 | $80,205 |
| Mathematics | $107,611 | $12,000 |
| Applied Mathematics | $107,203 | — |
| Computer Programming | $105,265 | — |
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.