Political Science and Government at Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$58,315
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$58,315
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$68,866
All programs at Boston University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
120
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$23,250
Median Debt
0.40
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$194/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$58,315
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 Boston University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | $190,536 | — |
| Computer Science | $156,739 | — |
| Dentistry | $140,737 | $310,944 |
| Computer Engineering | $139,276 | — |
| Law | $132,844 | $117,740 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $132,779 | $47,962 |
| Information Science/Studies | $128,158 | $31,165 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $125,825 | $36,916 |
| Insurance | $125,712 | — |
| Computer Science | $119,493 | $23,125 |
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.