Compare 603 Political Economy. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $59,241. Top programs: $121,729+.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #601 | Mcdaniel CollegePrivate | $21,508 | 17 | $25,000 | High | $31,791 | High |
| #602 | $20,140 | 27 | $22,500 | High | $14,301 | High | |
| #603 | $16,478 | 11 | $20,500 | High | $20,688 | High |
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