Political Science and Government at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$49,917
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$49,917
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$59,265
All programs at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
177
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$21,500
Median Debt
0.43
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$179/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$49,917
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 South Carolina-Columbia
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $139,887 | $44,143 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $125,398 | $113,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $124,913 | $41,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $112,833 | $62,452 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $111,813 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $111,528 | $30,442 |
| International Business | $109,100 | $41,000 |
| Medicine | $106,839 | $210,899 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $94,883 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $92,294 | $41,000 |
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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.