Political Science and Government at Rice University
Houston, Texas • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$70,513
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$70,513
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$74,973
All programs at Rice University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
37
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$70,513
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 Rice University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $172,391 | $12,373 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $160,394 | $41,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $108,850 | $13,178 |
| Mathematics | $97,071 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $96,751 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $89,547 | $15,375 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $89,530 | — |
| Economics | $88,145 | $11,644 |
| Cognitive Science | $86,577 | $13,000 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $82,320 | — |
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.