Political Science and Government at Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$39,883
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$39,883
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$47,486
All programs at Appalachian State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
120
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$19,229
Median Debt
0.48
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$160/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$39,883
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 Appalachian State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $84,108 | $22,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $78,343 | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $74,802 | $24,814 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $74,682 | $27,350 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $74,624 | $20,667 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,703 | $17,978 |
| International Business | $73,504 | $26,691 |
| Physics | $71,575 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,700 | $27,533 |
| Construction Management | $69,955 | $18,750 |
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.