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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
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The percentage of a school’s student body that has received a Pell Grant.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
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EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Best political science and government colleges in Pennsylvania
bachelor graduates in Pennsylvania earn a weighted average salary of $55,651 3 years after graduation. This places Pennsylvania graduate earnings in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, graduates earn 8% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our rankings cover 28 of the 32 programs available in Pennsylvania, accounting for 95% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$26,138
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$86,353
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate96%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#2 in Pennsylvania|#17 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$21,595
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$80,009
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate97%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#3 in Pennsylvania|#46 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$32,125
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$75,918
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate89%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#4 in Pennsylvania|#66 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$27,729
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$67,973
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate85%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#5 in Pennsylvania|#82 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$28,320
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$66,454
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate84%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#6 in Pennsylvania|#85 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$36,995
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$71,924
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate90%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#7 in Pennsylvania|#118 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$43,090
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$72,272
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate92%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#8 in Pennsylvania|#138 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$42,198
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$69,853
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate88%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#9 in Pennsylvania|#176 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$19,718
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$55,310
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate68%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#10 in Pennsylvania|#177 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$24,838
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$57,481
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate73%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#11 in Pennsylvania|#213 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$33,802
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$60,579
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate86%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#12 in Pennsylvania|#216 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$34,559
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$61,061
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate81%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#13 in Pennsylvania|#221 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$30,345
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$58,207
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate84%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#14 in Pennsylvania|#259 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$31,894
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$57,069
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate79%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#15 in Pennsylvania|#277 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$24,128
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$53,655
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate76%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#16 in Pennsylvania|#293 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$21,506
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$51,919
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate60%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#17 in Pennsylvania|#308 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$27,370
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$52,101
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate75%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#18 in Pennsylvania|#315 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$12,991
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,692
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate66%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#19 in Pennsylvania|#332 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$35,596
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$56,114
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate74%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#20 in Pennsylvania|#338 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$23,742
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,976
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate76%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in political science and government in Pennsylvania?
Years
8.4 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in political science and government in Pennsylvania is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 8.4 years.
How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in political science and government earn in Pennsylvania?
Salary
$55,651
The median bachelor's degree in political science and government graduate earns $55,651 4 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in political science and government cost in Pennsylvania?
Net cost
$28,849
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in political science and government is $28,849. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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