Political Science and Government at American University
Washington, District of Columbia • Certificate
Median Earnings
$64,391
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$64,391
Political Science and Government
National Average
$61,519
All schools, same program
School Average
$63,083
All programs at American University
Program Details
Certificate
Credential Level
36
Completers (IPEDS)
24
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$23,250
Median Debt
0.36
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$194/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$64,391
Median Earnings
Political Science and Government at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| New York University | $77,206 | — |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $70,370 | — |
| American University (this school) | $64,391 | $23,250 |
| Davidson College | $63,190 | $19,500 |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $52,771 | $16,264 |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $41,188 | $24,786 |
Other Programs at American University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $120,970 | $89,433 |
| Taxation | $109,043 | — |
| Economics | $103,677 | $46,108 |
| Public Administration | $97,983 | $55,000 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $93,951 | $54,986 |
| Law | $92,991 | $161,696 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,564 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $87,543 | $61,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $87,484 | $51,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $87,167 | $51,250 |
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.