Political Science and Government at Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Morehouse College graduates in political science and government earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Morehouse 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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| 108 | Roanoke College Salem, VA | $71,604 | $65,202 | #183 | — |
| 109 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $71,601 | $76,815 | #57 | $39,708 |
| 110 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $71,160 | $82,373 | #31 | $41,265 |
| 111 | Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | $71,139 | $73,643 | #76 | $32,340 |
| 112 | Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | $71,111 | $64,753 | #197 | $41,684 |
| 113 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $71,022 | $64,625 | #199 | $40,460 |
| 114 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $70,877 | $73,372 | #77 | $39,842 |
Other Majors at Morehouse College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $112,934 | — | #72 of 459 |
| Economics | $84,816 | $40,726 | #139 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,422 | $55,567 | #394 of 1176 |
| Sociology | $62,517 | $31,391 | #54 of 462 |
| Psychology | $54,867 | $31,474 | #257 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,847 | $24,659 | #353 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,273 | $26,839 | #631 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $39,567 | $26,158 | #597 of 610 |
| Biology | $34,866 | $19,679 | #835 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Morehouse College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,340 one year after graduating and $71,139 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Morehouse College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Morehouse College ranks #111 by median pay four years after graduation, and #76 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Morehouse College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more 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.