Political Science and Government at University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$58,794
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$58,794
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$85,879
All programs at University of Southern California
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
164
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$12,000
Median Debt
0.20
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$100/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$58,794
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 Southern California
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $195,019 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $190,972 | $96,260 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $187,313 | $283,763 |
| Computer Science | $184,756 | $51,250 |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | $179,074 | $252,481 |
| Real Estate Development | $171,469 | — |
| Law | $164,409 | $138,518 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | $162,790 | $75,568 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $160,552 | $77,686 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $160,422 | $234,278 |
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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.