Political Science and Government at Salem State University
Salem, Massachusetts • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$37,013
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$37,013
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$50,990
All programs at Salem State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
16
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$37,013
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 Salem State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $88,627 | $26,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,660 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,971 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $72,163 | $26,375 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $68,224 | $16,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $63,005 | $53,255 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $62,664 | $19,649 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $61,539 | $32,512 |
| Biology, General | $59,961 | $26,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,093 | — |
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.