Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · Dartmouth College · Hanover, NH

CIP 45.10

$72,618Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$106,153Median earnings 4 years after
$101,103Median earnings 5 years after
$17,500Median federal debt
182Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Dartmouth College earn a median of $72,618 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $63,293 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,760–$85,406). Median debt is $17,500, about 24% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Political Science and Government (Bachelor's degree) at other New Hampshire schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester
$41,530$21,208
Saint Anselm College
Manchester
$41,322$27,000
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham
$38,435$25,000
University of New Hampshire at Manchester
Manchester
$38,435$25,000
Keene State College
Keene
$29,142—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from Dartmouth College make?

The median salary is $72,618 one year after graduation and $101,103 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.