Political Science and Government at Western Colorado University
Gunnison, Colorado • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$30,272
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$30,272
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$41,487
All programs at Western Colorado University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
23
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$24,000
Median Debt
0.79
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$200/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$30,272
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 Western Colorado University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | $54,435 | — |
| Economics | $53,403 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $51,917 | $39,488 |
| Education, General | $49,464 | $22,000 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $46,914 | — |
| Psychology, General | $46,875 | $26,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $45,388 | — |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,827 | $23,375 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $44,548 | — |
| Biology, General | $44,090 | $17,065 |
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.