Political Science and Government at Colby College
Waterville, Maine • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$47,118
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$47,118
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$51,867
All programs at Colby College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
52
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$27,000
Median Debt
0.57
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$225/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$47,118
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 Colby College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | $102,153 | $24,250 |
| International/Global Studies | $62,539 | — |
| Psychology, General | $51,623 | — |
| Area Studies | $48,989 | — |
| Political Science and Government (current) | $47,118 | $27,000 |
| Anthropology | $44,971 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $44,699 | $19,313 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $44,612 | $17,500 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $41,193 | — |
| Biology, General | $30,771 | — |
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.