Political Science and Government at Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$58,168
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$58,168
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$52,838
All programs at Valparaiso University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
24
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$27,000
Median Debt
0.46
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$225/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$58,168
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 Valparaiso University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $132,400 | $62,281 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $83,272 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,519 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $72,959 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $72,788 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,406 | $26,613 |
| Civil Engineering | $71,094 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $68,586 | $25,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $67,129 | — |
| Law | $66,693 | $89,751 |
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.