Political Science and Government at King's College

Political science programs in Pennsylvania show dramatic variation in outcomes, with the state's top institutions reporting earnings that dwarf the $37,500 typical for most programs. While King's College doesn't have published graduate data due to small sample sizes, comparable programs across Pennsylvania suggest graduates enter the workforce earning around the state median—about $12,000 below what Lafayette College reports and nearly $28,000 less than Penn. At an estimated $26,000 in debt, the financial picture isn't alarming, but it positions graduates squarely in the middle tier of outcomes rather than among Pennsylvania's political science leaders.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.69 falls within manageable territory, meaning graduates would owe roughly seven months of pre-tax income. This matters particularly for political science majors, where career paths often start with lower-paying public sector or nonprofit positions before advancing. The challenge isn't so much the debt load as the starting salary—$37,500 leaves limited room for aggressive loan repayment while covering rent and basic expenses in most Pennsylvania markets.

For families weighing this investment, the absence of actual graduate data means you're making a decision with significant uncertainty. If your student is committed to political science and values King's smaller environment, the estimated debt burden won't trap them. But if career outcomes are the priority, recognize that peer programs suggest starting earnings that won't match the state's more selective institutions—and without reported data, there's no way to confirm whether King's graduates beat or fall short of that baseline.