Political Science and Government at American University
Washington, District of Columbia • Master's
Median Earnings
$46,087
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$46,087
Political Science and Government
National Average
$53,125
All schools, same program
School Average
$63,083
All programs at American University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
14
Completers (IPEDS)
230
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$46,087
Median Earnings
Political Science and Government at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | $116,678 | $41,000 |
| George Washington University | $89,553 | $61,310 |
| George Mason University | $82,061 | — |
| American Public University System | $78,460 | $37,101 |
| University of Florida | $68,130 | — |
| Florida State University | $66,880 | $24,550 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $63,220 | $65,441 |
| St. John's University-New York | $61,839 | $47,055 |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $59,903 | — |
| Pace University | $54,035 | — |
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.