Political Science and Government at University of La Verne
La Verne, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
University of La Verne graduates in political science and government earn 0% 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 University of La Verne 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 |
| … | |||||
| 255 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $63,184 | $60,138 | #299 | $29,577 |
| 256 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $63,178 | $71,712 | #89 | $32,228 |
| 257 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $63,131 | $55,593 | #425 | $34,499 |
| 258 | University of La Verne La Verne, CA | $63,107 | $57,423 | #377 | $21,881 |
| 259 | Siena College Loudonville, NY | $63,075 | $60,034 | #303 | $29,374 |
| 260 | Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA | $63,073 | $64,146 | #208 | — |
| 261 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $62,972 | $57,921 | #358 | $32,288 |
Other Majors at University of La Verne by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $90,694 | $52,160 | #190 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,520 | $58,985 | #307 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,769 | $57,154 | #195 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $66,891 | $29,305 | #77 of 660 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $66,373 | $49,004 | #15 of 39 |
| Sociology | $61,350 | $35,403 | #70 of 462 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $58,953 | $25,945 | #108 of 476 |
| Biology | $58,897 | $22,650 | #376 of 841 |
| Psychology | $56,925 | $27,540 | #172 of 1027 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $55,332 | $33,773 | #48 of 158 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $54,898 | $27,616 | #88 of 345 |
| Criminology | $47,273 | $34,292 | #104 of 113 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $45,712 | — | #117 of 172 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $19,382 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of La Verne political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,881 one year after graduating and $63,107 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of La Verne rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, University of La Verne ranks #258 by median pay four years after graduation, and #377 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at University of La Verne worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,000.
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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.