Political Science and Government at University of California-Merced
Merced, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$52,020
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$52,020
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$53,532
All programs at University of California-Merced
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
69
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$17,132
Median Debt
0.33
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$143/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$52,020
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 University of California-Merced
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $82,725 | $20,816 |
| Computer Engineering | $80,693 | $19,003 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $78,386 | $18,498 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $69,970 | $20,619 |
| Economics | $66,770 | $19,303 |
| Applied Mathematics | $65,623 | $15,500 |
| Chemistry | $56,584 | $14,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,183 | $16,000 |
| Biology, General | $52,891 | $18,000 |
| Political Science and Government (current) | $52,020 | $17,132 |
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.