Political Science and Government at Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Occidental College graduates in political science and government earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Occidental College 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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| 94 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $72,487 | $66,673 | #162 | $41,246 |
| 95 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $72,487 | $66,673 | #163 | $41,246 |
| 96 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $72,487 | $66,673 | #164 | $41,246 |
| 97 | Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | $72,441 | $65,917 | #171 | $45,175 |
| 98 | St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD | $72,397 | $63,537 | #216 | — |
| 99 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $72,384 | $75,146 | #68 | $30,454 |
| 100 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $72,375 | $65,857 | #173 | $31,033 |
Other Majors at Occidental College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $103,164 | $64,885 | #58 of 368 |
| Mathematics | $88,080 | — | #52 of 309 |
| Cognitive Science | $78,782 | — | #11 of 19 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $71,779 | — | #17 of 225 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $70,394 | $35,231 | #44 of 118 |
| Computer Science | — | $63,845 | — |
| Biology | $59,985 | $28,691 | #336 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $59,542 | $49,529 | #75 of 265 |
| Sociology | $58,598 | $42,653 | #97 of 462 |
| Psychology | $56,800 | $31,002 | #178 of 1027 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | $30,526 | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | $23,605 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Occidental College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,175 one year after graduating and $72,441 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Occidental College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Occidental College ranks #97 by median pay four years after graduation, and #171 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Occidental College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,700.
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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.