Political Science and Government at The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 200 graduates a year
The University of Alabama graduates in political science and government earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Alabama Compares for Political Science and Government
All 565 colleges reporting political science and government earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $121,729 | $106,831 | #2 | — |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $106,153 | $97,778 | #5 | $72,618 |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $102,789 | $112,286 | #1 | $46,843 |
| 4 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $100,245 | $95,412 | #11 | $61,077 |
| 5 | Colby College Waterville, ME | $96,621 | $102,683 | #3 | $54,353 |
| 6 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $95,838 | $84,395 | #27 | $61,543 |
| 7 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $95,391 | $90,792 | #17 | $60,292 |
| 8 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $95,190 | $86,679 | #20 | — |
| 9 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $94,297 | $101,163 | #4 | $55,316 |
| 10 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $94,097 | $84,717 | #25 | $42,979 |
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| 286 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $61,839 | $64,199 | #206 | $33,700 |
| 287 | Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL | $61,770 | $60,689 | #282 | $34,317 |
| 288 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $61,712 | $56,154 | #407 | $28,119 |
| 289 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $61,617 | $69,941 | #115 | $32,699 |
| 290 | Hartwick College Oneonta, NY | $61,608 | $58,638 | #345 | $36,606 |
| 291 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $61,578 | $62,607 | #239 | $32,981 |
| 292 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $61,533 | $62,561 | #241 | $36,413 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Alabama political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,699 one year after graduating and $61,617 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Alabama rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, The University of Alabama ranks #289 by median pay four years after graduation, and #115 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at The University of Alabama worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.