Compare to Similar Programs in District of Columbia

Political Science and Government bachelors's programs at peer institutions in District of Columbia (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Trinity Washington University
Georgetown University$55,247$74,225$16,5000.30
George Washington University$51,537$72,844$23,0000.45
University of the District of Columbia$49,935$36,5620.73
American University$48,034$62,267$23,2500.48
The Catholic University of America$44,617$61,154$25,0000.56
National Median$35,627$23,5000.66

Other Political Science and Government Programs in District of Columbia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across District of Columbia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Georgetown University
Washington
$65,081$55,247$16,500
George Washington University
Washington
$64,990$51,537$23,000
University of the District of Columbia
Washington
$6,152$49,935$36,562
American University
Washington
$56,543$48,034$23,250
The Catholic University of America
Washington
$55,834$44,617$25,000

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 Trinity Washington University, approximately 51% 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.