Political Science and Government at Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Tuskegee University graduates in political science and government earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Tuskegee University 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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| 172 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $66,527 | $68,358 | #135 | $42,481 |
| 173 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $66,444 | $67,574 | #143 | $28,840 |
| 174 | Pace University New York, NY | $66,408 | $63,207 | #226 | $41,332 |
| 175 | Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | $66,391 | $75,360 | #67 | $16,884 |
| 176 | Spelman College Atlanta, GA | $66,378 | $68,715 | #131 | $39,050 |
| 177 | Boston University Boston, MA | $66,373 | $58,448 | #350 | $45,021 |
| 178 | Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA | $66,305 | $60,377 | #294 | — |
Other Majors at Tuskegee University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $95,915 | $76,638 | #168 of 258 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $93,694 | $75,759 | #115 of 318 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | $87,107 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $78,874 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,078 | — | #377 of 796 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $73,435 | $46,303 | #15 of 27 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,529 | $46,123 | #459 of 1176 |
| Chemical Engineering | — | $51,473 | — |
| Psychology | $45,053 | $25,589 | #800 of 1027 |
| Biology | $40,867 | $14,102 | #819 of 841 |
| Animal Sciences | $39,949 | $24,211 | #75 of 78 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $26,437 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tuskegee University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $16,884 one year after graduating and $66,391 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tuskegee University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Tuskegee University ranks #175 by median pay four years after graduation, and #67 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Tuskegee University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293).
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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.