Political Science and Government at University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$86,353
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$86,353
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$108,286
All programs at University of Pennsylvania
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
158
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$14,250
Median Debt
0.17
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$119/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$86,353
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 (this school) | $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 Pennsylvania
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $302,526 | $41,000 |
| International/Global Studies | $287,792 | $58,474 |
| Real Estate | $282,275 | — |
| Law | $261,434 | $171,488 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $250,232 | $41,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $246,946 | $15,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $241,566 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $235,938 | $41,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $221,017 | $41,420 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $220,379 | $41,000 |
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.