Political Science and Government at George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$60,165
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$60,165
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$70,693
All programs at George Mason University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
177
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$20,449
Median Debt
0.34
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$170/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$60,165
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 George Mason University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Engineering | $140,209 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $134,789 | $38,186 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $133,421 | $26,262 |
| Computer Engineering | $131,443 | — |
| Homeland Security | $126,169 | — |
| Real Estate | $124,633 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $122,038 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $117,727 | $57,000 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $113,913 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $110,919 | — |
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.