Political Science and Government at Monmouth College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Monmouth College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Monmouth College graduates earn $32k, placing them in the 28th percentile of all political science and government bachelors programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Political Science and Government bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (45 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth College | $32,103 | — | $24,562* | — |
| University of Chicago | $56,022 | $78,986 | $18,500* | 0.33 |
| Northwestern University | $54,737 | $71,052 | $16,834* | 0.31 |
| Wheaton College | $45,069 | — | $23,250* | 0.52 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $38,363 | $48,704 | $21,761* | 0.57 |
| DePaul University | $37,531 | $52,563 | $24,499* | 0.65 |
| National Median | $35,627 | — | $23,500* | 0.66 |
Other Political Science and Government Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago | $66,939 | $56,022 | $18,500 |
| Northwestern University Evanston | $65,997 | $54,737 | $16,834 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton | $43,930 | $45,069 | $23,250 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $14,338 | $38,363 | $21,761 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $44,460 | $37,531 | $24,499 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Monmouth College, approximately 31% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.