Political Science and Government at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, Massachusetts • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$59,153
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$59,153
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$59,940
All programs at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
181
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$20,369
Median Debt
0.34
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$170/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$59,153
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 Massachusetts-Amherst
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $132,102 | $32,030 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $118,697 | $57,030 |
| Computer Science | $111,935 | $22,679 |
| Computer Engineering | $109,618 | $27,000 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $101,532 | — |
| Computer Science | $100,518 | $30,322 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $99,888 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $96,212 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $91,394 | $20,500 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $90,173 | — |
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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.