Political Science and Government at Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Saint Mary's College of California graduates in political science and government earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saint Mary's College of California 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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| 263 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA | $62,918 | $55,406 | #430 | $36,718 |
| 264 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $62,824 | $67,419 | #146 | $38,321 |
| 265 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $62,815 | $57,158 | #383 | $29,153 |
| 266 | Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA | $62,651 | $57,008 | #386 | $45,296 |
| 267 | Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA | $62,605 | $64,809 | #192 | — |
| 268 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $62,576 | $67,095 | #154 | — |
| 269 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $62,408 | $62,776 | #236 | $36,022 |
Other Majors at Saint Mary's College of California by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $107,570 | $66,628 | #22 of 796 |
| Business/Commerce | $80,262 | $46,958 | #33 of 271 |
| Psychology | $70,123 | $28,018 | #25 of 1027 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $68,501 | $56,094 | #30 of 476 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $66,265 | $34,444 | #57 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $64,456 | $35,356 | #92 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $57,651 | — | #88 of 576 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $38,160 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saint Mary's College of California political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,296 one year after graduating and $62,651 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saint Mary's College of California rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Saint Mary's College of California ranks #266 by median pay four years after graduation, and #386 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Saint Mary's College of California worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.
