Political Science and Government at University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, California • Doctoral
Median Earnings
$72,482
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$72,482
Political Science and Government
National Average
$67,644
All schools, same program
School Average
$82,475
All programs at University of California-Berkeley
Program Details
Doctoral
Credential Level
16
Completers (IPEDS)
128
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$72,482
Median Earnings
Political Science and Government at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | $84,653 | — |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $81,731 | — |
| University of Chicago | $74,576 | — |
| University of California-San Diego | $72,762 | — |
| University of California-Berkeley (this school) | $72,482 | — |
| Claremont Graduate University | $69,338 | — |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $64,990 | — |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $63,005 | — |
| University of Florida | $57,318 | — |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $55,964 | — |
Other Programs at University of California-Berkeley
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $233,028 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $202,958 | $56,517 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $202,911 | $13,674 |
| Law | $182,943 | $155,891 |
| Computer Science | $178,867 | $13,750 |
| Information Science/Studies | $172,291 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $166,181 | $68,085 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $158,594 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $131,211 | — |
| Chemistry | $129,330 | — |
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.