Political Science and Government at Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$46,606
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$46,606
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$50,599
All programs at Western Washington University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
103
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$18,675
Median Debt
0.40
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$156/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$46,606
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 Washington University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $107,521 | $18,583 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $107,158 | $26,611 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,295 | $9,369 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $83,219 | $21,667 |
| Mathematics | $78,343 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $77,824 | — |
| Chemistry | $73,774 | $20,012 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $72,675 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $72,457 | $38,104 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,265 | $19,084 |
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.