Political Science and Government at Yale University
New Haven, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 107 graduates a year
Yale University graduates in political science and government earn 43% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Yale 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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| 13 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $93,518 | $85,095 | #23 | $57,111 |
| 14 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $93,033 | $94,615 | #14 | $65,473 |
| 15 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $90,778 | $97,333 | #6 | — |
| 16 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $90,764 | $81,717 | #32 | $57,466 |
| 17 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $90,302 | $91,838 | #16 | $53,632 |
| 18 | Elon University Elon, NC | $89,685 | $96,245 | #8 | $38,836 |
| 19 | Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | $89,253 | $94,853 | #13 | $60,626 |
Other Majors at Yale University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $188,157 | $133,293 | #4 of 459 |
| Economics | $142,936 | $82,617 | #9 of 368 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $113,788 | $61,133 | #2 of 476 |
| History | $109,947 | $54,700 | #3 of 459 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $92,646 | $40,299 | #2 of 35 |
| Engineering Science | — | $73,378 | — |
| Area Studies | $67,230 | $55,618 | #16 of 70 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $65,752 | $47,874 | #21 of 82 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $65,213 | $32,624 | #4 of 103 |
| Psychology | $63,396 | — | #53 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $62,440 | $41,045 | #36 of 576 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $45,769 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $32,909 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Yale University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,466 one year after graduating and $90,764 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Yale University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Yale University ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #32 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Yale University worth it?
Its graduates earn 43% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,749.
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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.