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Political Science and Government.
Undergrad Certificate•4 Institutions
Institution | State | Earnings | Avg Net Price | Median Debt | Lifetime Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York University New York | NY | $91,192 5yr Post-Grad | $35,035 /yr | - | +$452k |
| Davidson College Davidson | NC | $78,431 5yr Post-Grad | $18,127 /yr | $19,500 | +$346k |
| University of Colorado Boulder Boulder | CO | $76,527 5yr Post-Grad | $21,480 /yr | - | +$325k |
| American University Washington | DC | $73,852 5yr Post-Grad | $41,945 /yr | $23,250 | +$280k |
Analysis Notes:
- Lifetime Value Added: Net Present Value (NPV) of estimated career earnings relative to a median high school graduate, accounting for this institution's average cost and taxes.
- Avg Net Price: The average price paid by students who receive federal financial aid (grants/loans).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator with your specific estimates of cost and salary.