Political Science and Government at Georgetown University
Washington, DC · Bachelor's Degree · about 272 graduates a year
Georgetown University graduates in political science and government earn 26% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Georgetown 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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| 41 | Bates College Lewiston, ME | $80,714 | $85,778 | #22 | $41,055 |
| 42 | Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | $79,778 | $75,932 | #64 | $35,381 |
| 43 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,692 | $69,831 | #116 | $51,537 |
| 44 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $79,502 | $69,664 | #118 | $55,247 |
| 45 | DePauw University Greencastle, IN | $79,117 | $84,878 | #24 | $44,224 |
| 46 | Bryant University Smithfield, RI | $78,579 | $77,392 | #52 | $41,112 |
| 47 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $78,310 | $71,308 | #95 | $45,875 |
Other Political Science and Government Credentials at Georgetown University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,347 | $79,929 | $65,578 |
Other Majors at Georgetown University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Georgetown University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,247 one year after graduating and $79,502 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Georgetown University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Georgetown University ranks #44 by median pay four years after graduation, and #118 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Georgetown University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,384.
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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.