Political Science and Government at Pitzer College
Claremont, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Pitzer College graduates in political science and government earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Pitzer 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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| 139 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $68,918 | $70,090 | #112 | $41,201 |
| 140 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $68,916 | $60,688 | #283 | $42,327 |
| 141 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $68,856 | $62,654 | #237 | $35,124 |
| 142 | Pitzer College Claremont, CA | $68,831 | $62,632 | #238 | — |
| 143 | Ripon College Ripon, WI | $68,800 | $71,590 | #93 | — |
| 144 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $68,731 | $73,346 | #78 | — |
| 145 | Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-sydney, VA | $68,731 | $62,586 | #240 | $37,123 |
Other Majors at Pitzer College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | $89,636 | — | #12 of 187 |
| Economics | — | $59,767 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $21,570 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pitzer College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn $68,831 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pitzer College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Pitzer College ranks #142 by median pay four years after graduation, and #238 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Pitzer College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% 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.