Political Science and Government at Emmanuel College

Emmanuel's political science program lands in an awkward middle ground—beating national averages but trailing most Massachusetts competitors by a significant margin. At $38,004 in first-year earnings, graduates earn more than the typical political science grad nationwide, but fall $5,000 short of the Massachusetts median. In a state dense with highly-ranked colleges, this program sits at just the 40th percentile among local options.

The financial picture offers a modest bright spot: at $26,500, debt loads are manageable and below both state and national medians. The 0.70 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe roughly eight months of salary—not ideal, but workable compared to many liberal arts programs. However, these numbers come from a small graduating class, so individual outcomes may vary considerably from these medians.

For families prioritizing job placement in Massachusetts politics, nonprofits, or graduate school, consider whether Emmanuel's Boston location justifies the in-state tuition premium over comparable programs at public universities. The relatively low admission standards suggest this may appeal to students who wouldn't gain admission to top-tier political science programs, but the earnings gap with elite Massachusetts schools is substantial—nearly $30,000 compared to Tufts or Harvard. If your student is Massachusetts-bound and politically ambitious, this program delivers below-average state outcomes at an above-average price point.