Political Science and Government at Delaware State University
Dover, DE · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Delaware State University graduates in political science and government earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Delaware 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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| 458 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $53,948 | $59,820 | #307 | $29,924 |
| 459 | Savannah State University Savannah, GA | $53,906 | $55,804 | #421 | — |
| 460 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $53,872 | $57,340 | #380 | $31,641 |
| 461 | Delaware State University Dover, DE | $53,838 | $53,515 | #463 | — |
| 462 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $53,827 | $55,722 | #423 | $31,706 |
| 463 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC | $53,779 | $57,713 | #362 | $22,223 |
| 464 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $53,674 | $54,571 | #446 | $30,235 |
Other Majors at Delaware State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $98,411 | — | #179 of 349 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,568 | $84,049 | #214 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,522 | — | #416 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,689 | $44,022 | #804 of 1176 |
| Biology | $59,296 | $39,327 | #360 of 841 |
| Social Work | $56,937 | $33,413 | #91 of 420 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,509 | $35,998 | #168 of 476 |
| Engineering Physics | — | $54,210 | — |
| Criminology | $53,128 | $30,710 | #70 of 113 |
| Agriculture | $52,676 | $38,873 | #23 of 43 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,794 | $47,728 | #209 of 680 |
| Psychology | $49,132 | $27,012 | #593 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,115 | $25,704 | #436 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $46,440 | $30,098 | #542 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Delaware State University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn $53,838 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Delaware State University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Delaware State University ranks #461 by median pay four years after graduation, and #463 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Delaware State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.