# Dartmouth College: Political Science (bachelor's)

Hanover, NH. IPEDS 182670, CIP 45.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/dartmouth-college/majors/political-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $72,618
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $106,153 (U.S. median for this major: $61,935 across 561 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,500 (U.S. median $23,457)
- Rank in NH: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NH median for this major (6 colleges, $64,762): +$41,391
- Versus the U.S. median: +$44,218

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $106,153 minus $41,763 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $41 | $169 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $489 | $2,020 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $2,695 | $11,130 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $8,534 | $35,245 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $52,036 | $214,909 | 3.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Political Science at NH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | $106,153 | $17,500 | $29,519 | 96% |
| Saint Anselm College | $80,763 | $27,000 | $34,779 | 80% |
| University of New Hampshire | $64,762 | $27,000 | $23,805 | 76% |
| University of New Hampshire at Manchester | $64,762 | $27,000 | $9,992 | 50% |
| Keene State College | $47,015 | not reported | $17,887 | 60% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $77,060 NH, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported metro, $65,690 NH, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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