Political Science and Government at Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$61,726
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$61,726
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$60,964
All programs at Michigan State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
119
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$21,500
Median Debt
0.35
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$179/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$61,726
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 Michigan State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $147,253 | $78,686 |
| Medicine | $126,484 | $251,502 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $121,188 | $51,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $120,834 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $112,403 | $41,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $109,863 | $48,355 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $107,073 | — |
| Veterinary Medicine | $104,887 | $177,857 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $102,697 | $30,375 |
| Food Science and Technology | $100,734 | $28,404 |
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.