Political Science and Government at Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Agnes Scott College graduates in political science and government earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Agnes Scott 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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| 264 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $62,824 | $67,419 | #146 | $38,321 |
| 265 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $62,815 | $57,158 | #383 | $29,153 |
| 266 | Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA | $62,651 | $57,008 | #386 | $45,296 |
| 267 | Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA | $62,605 | $64,809 | #192 | — |
| 268 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $62,576 | $67,095 | #154 | — |
| 269 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $62,408 | $62,776 | #236 | $36,022 |
| 270 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $62,398 | $59,390 | #321 | $31,797 |
Other Majors at Agnes Scott College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | $63,621 | — | #61 of 215 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,587 | — | #238 of 423 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $32,105 | — |
| Psychology | — | $24,277 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Agnes Scott College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn $62,605 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Agnes Scott College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Agnes Scott College ranks #267 by median pay four years after graduation, and #192 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Agnes Scott College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% 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.