Political Science and Government at Mount Mercy University
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa
Political Science and Government bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (20 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Mercy University | $36,662* | — | $21,138* | — |
| University of Iowa | $39,133* | $54,752 | $24,250* | 0.62 |
| University of Northern Iowa | $37,875* | $49,866 | $27,000* | 0.71 |
| Grinnell College | $36,662* | $51,522 | $17,500* | 0.48 |
| Iowa State University | $30,715* | $50,541 | $23,250* | 0.76 |
| Luther College | $21,358* | $50,562 | $27,000* | 1.26 |
| National Median | $35,627* | — | $23,500* | 0.66 |
Other Political Science and Government Programs in Iowa
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa Iowa City | $10,964 | $39,133 | $24,250 |
| University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls | $9,728 | $37,875 | $27,000 |
| Grinnell College Grinnell | $64,862 | $36,662 | $17,500 |
| Iowa State University Ames | $10,497 | $30,715 | $23,250 |
| Luther College Decorah | $50,320 | $21,358 | $27,000 |
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 Mount Mercy University, approximately 26% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in IA. Actual outcomes may vary.