Political Science and Government at University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$54,752
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$54,752
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$63,022
All programs at University of Iowa
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
143
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$21,500
Median Debt
0.39
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$179/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$54,752
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 Iowa
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | $219,004 | — |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | $186,575 | $91,409 |
| Dentistry | $154,592 | $241,115 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $129,359 | $42,275 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $128,012 | $147,065 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $121,799 | $119,905 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $115,313 | — |
| Medicine | $109,976 | $177,014 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $101,571 | $29,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $99,200 | $100,145 |
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.