Political Science and Government at University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, California • Doctoral
Median Earnings
$72,762
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$72,762
Political Science and Government
National Average
$67,644
All schools, same program
School Average
$75,711
All programs at University of California-San Diego
Program Details
Doctoral
Credential Level
5
Completers (IPEDS)
128
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$72,762
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 (this school) | $72,762 | — |
| University of California-Berkeley | $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-San Diego
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $245,333 | $25,903 |
| Economics | $187,289 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $167,912 | — |
| Engineering, Other | $159,179 | — |
| Physics | $156,509 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $132,436 | $34,311 |
| Computer Science | $131,731 | $16,166 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $131,462 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $130,212 | $92,221 |
| Computer Engineering | $126,160 | $18,414 |
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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.