Political Science and Government at Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$79,400
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$79,400
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$77,193
All programs at Southern Methodist University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
58
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$19,500
Median Debt
0.25
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$163/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$79,400
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 (this school) | $79,400 | $19,500 |
Other Programs at Southern Methodist University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $138,572 | $70,114 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $131,920 | $85,733 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $129,447 | $98,182 |
| Marketing | $127,373 | — |
| Systems Engineering | $120,931 | — |
| Law | $120,122 | $145,569 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $116,281 | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $115,381 | $95,275 |
| Information Science/Studies | $115,112 | $52,712 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $113,839 | $19,439 |
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.