Political Science and Government at Rollins College
Winter Park, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Rollins College graduates in political science and government earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rollins 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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| 49 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,805 | $74,054 | #74 | $57,298 |
| 50 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $77,480 | $81,694 | #33 | $39,702 |
| 51 | Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | $77,444 | $79,541 | #39 | $59,026 |
| 52 | Rollins College Winter Park, FL | $76,600 | $81,531 | #35 | $36,309 |
| 53 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $76,597 | $77,900 | #45 | $43,322 |
| 54 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $76,451 | $81,585 | #34 | — |
| 55 | Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | $76,154 | $77,449 | #51 | $34,711 |
Other Majors at Rollins College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $118,277 | $69,707 | #52 of 459 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $85,574 | $37,950 | #8 of 67 |
| Business/Commerce | $80,654 | $51,001 | #32 of 271 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $72,876 | — | #62 of 187 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $70,502 | $28,113 | #43 of 118 |
| International Business | $69,695 | $36,201 | #72 of 115 |
| Economics | $68,194 | $36,115 | #291 of 368 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $63,363 | $22,352 | #44 of 265 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $62,086 | $36,285 | #126 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,095 | $45,227 | #756 of 1176 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,912 | $25,777 | #115 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,908 | $47,671 | #120 of 680 |
| Psychology | $48,340 | $28,364 | #633 of 1027 |
| Music | $45,910 | $20,745 | #104 of 268 |
| Biology | — | $25,749 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $23,664 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rollins College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,309 one year after graduating and $76,600 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rollins College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Rollins College ranks #52 by median pay four years after graduation, and #35 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Rollins College worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,362.
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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.