Political Science and Government at Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Valdosta State University graduates in political science and government earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Valdosta 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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| 543 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $47,341 | $51,712 | #493 | $38,094 |
| 544 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $47,317 | $50,778 | #514 | $24,948 |
| 545 | St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY | $47,296 | $45,016 | #555 | $34,334 |
| 546 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $47,035 | $48,691 | #532 | $26,576 |
| 547 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $47,015 | $43,306 | #557 | $29,142 |
| 548 | St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX | $46,620 | $47,399 | #543 | $36,392 |
| 549 | Wittenberg University Springfield, OH | $46,577 | $49,705 | #523 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Valdosta State University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,576 one year after graduating and $47,035 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Valdosta State University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Valdosta State University ranks #546 by median pay four years after graduation, and #532 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Valdosta State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% 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.