Political Science and Government at Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$72,701
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$72,701
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$80,339
All programs at Vanderbilt University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
97
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$14,000
Median Debt
0.19
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$117/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$72,701
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 Vanderbilt University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | $197,452 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $166,391 | $78,044 |
| Computer Science | $164,139 | $14,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $155,974 | $90,787 |
| Law | $154,348 | $139,857 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $147,778 | $76,096 |
| Marketing | $136,944 | $60,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $135,520 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $130,972 | $65,875 |
| Mathematics | $125,955 | $9,644 |
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.