Political Science and Government at University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ · Bachelor's Degree · about 182 graduates a year
University of Arizona graduates in political science and government earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Arizona 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 |
| … | |||||
| 404 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | $56,713 | $49,776 | #522 | — |
| 405 | Capital University Columbus, OH | $56,686 | $60,492 | #290 | $39,807 |
| 406 | Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | $56,644 | $60,233 | #296 | $32,983 |
| 407 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $56,585 | $58,142 | #355 | $36,193 |
| 408 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $56,560 | $60,678 | #284 | $36,535 |
| 409 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $56,550 | $51,494 | #502 | $46,508 |
| 410 | Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD | $56,507 | $49,591 | #526 | $29,800 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Arizona political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,193 one year after graduating and $56,585 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Arizona rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, University of Arizona ranks #407 by median pay four years after graduation, and #355 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at University of Arizona worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.