Political Science and Government at Mercyhurst University
Erie, Pennsylvania • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$34,711
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$34,711
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$48,046
All programs at Mercyhurst University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
13
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$24,500
Median Debt
0.71
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$204/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$34,711
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 Mercyhurst University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $94,851 | $134,666 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $79,744 | $25,299 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | $71,220 | $25,500 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | $68,154 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $67,844 | — |
| Biology, General | $62,656 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $60,771 | $35,883 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $60,261 | $26,269 |
| Marketing | $60,176 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,701 | $26,000 |
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.