Political Science and Government at Whittier College
Whittier, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Whittier College graduates in political science and government earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Whittier 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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| 418 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $55,894 | $56,828 | #390 | — |
| 419 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $55,869 | $59,903 | #305 | — |
| 420 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $55,856 | $63,246 | #224 | $31,777 |
| 421 | Whittier College Whittier, CA | $55,853 | $50,823 | #512 | $29,616 |
| 422 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $55,698 | $59,772 | #309 | $23,964 |
| 423 | Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN | $55,676 | $53,182 | #471 | $37,807 |
| 424 | Clayton State University Morrow, GA | $55,643 | $57,602 | #365 | $28,784 |
Other Majors at Whittier College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,792 | $40,073 | #261 of 1176 |
| Social Sciences | $64,736 | $20,660 | #8 of 87 |
| Psychology | $58,397 | $30,321 | #127 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,536 | $26,317 | #117 of 576 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,719 | $24,055 | #480 of 610 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $44,877 | — | #132 of 172 |
| Biology | — | $32,139 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Whittier College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,616 one year after graduating and $55,853 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Whittier College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Whittier College ranks #421 by median pay four years after graduation, and #512 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Whittier College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less 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.