Political Science and Government at Washington and Lee University
Lexington, Virginia • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$67,855
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$67,855
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$83,599
All programs at Washington and Lee University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
53
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$67,855
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 Washington and Lee University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | $110,050 | $23,399 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $101,332 | $16,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $98,403 | — |
| Law | $93,627 | $97,335 |
| Computer Science | $91,744 | — |
| Mathematics | $76,460 | — |
| Journalism | $71,492 | — |
| Political Science and Government (current) | $67,855 | — |
| History | $67,315 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | $57,710 | — |
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.