Political Science and Government at University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 383 graduates a year
University of California-San Diego graduates in political science and government earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-San Diego 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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| 154 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $68,059 | $72,440 | #81 | $34,745 |
| 155 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $67,873 | $63,475 | #217 | $36,324 |
| 156 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $67,759 | $61,656 | #261 | $36,208 |
| 157 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $67,713 | $61,614 | #262 | $33,345 |
| 158 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $67,287 | $72,146 | #83 | $30,502 |
| 159 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $67,264 | $61,868 | #258 | $41,130 |
| 160 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $67,257 | $70,746 | #99 | — |
Other Political Science and Government Credentials at University of California-San Diego
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | — | $104,566 | — |
Other Majors at University of California-San Diego by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-San Diego political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,345 one year after graduating and $67,713 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-San Diego rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, University of California-San Diego ranks #157 by median pay four years after graduation, and #262 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at University of California-San Diego worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.