Political Science and Government at University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois • Doctoral
Median Earnings
$74,576
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$74,576
Political Science and Government
National Average
$67,644
All schools, same program
School Average
$79,177
All programs at University of Chicago
Program Details
Doctoral
Credential Level
11
Completers (IPEDS)
128
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$74,576
Median Earnings
Political Science and Government at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | $84,653 | — |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $81,731 | — |
| University of Chicago (this school) | $74,576 | — |
| University of California-San Diego | $72,762 | — |
| University of California-Berkeley | $72,482 | — |
| Claremont Graduate University | $69,338 | — |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $64,990 | — |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $63,005 | — |
| University of Florida | $57,318 | — |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $55,964 | — |
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.