Political Science and Government at San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 169 graduates a year
San Diego State University graduates in political science and government earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How San Diego State 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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| 200 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $65,009 | $59,154 | #328 | $43,547 |
| 201 | Marymount University Arlington, VA | $64,917 | $59,113 | #332 | $41,186 |
| 202 | Radford University Radford, VA | $64,901 | $59,098 | #333 | $27,136 |
| 203 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $64,824 | $58,986 | #338 | $38,060 |
| 204 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $64,822 | $71,878 | #86 | $28,041 |
| 205 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $64,820 | $68,993 | #126 | $34,965 |
| 206 | College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN | $64,777 | $61,876 | #257 | $35,104 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Diego State University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,060 one year after graduating and $64,824 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Diego State University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, San Diego State University ranks #203 by median pay four years after graduation, and #338 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at San Diego State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,364.
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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.