Political Science and Government at Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Northeastern Illinois University graduates in political science and government earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Northeastern Illinois 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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| 305 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $60,639 | $56,709 | #392 | $39,920 |
| 306 | Truman State University Kirksville, MO | $60,586 | $64,961 | #189 | $39,813 |
| 307 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $60,559 | $59,644 | #313 | $31,649 |
| 308 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $60,545 | $59,485 | #317 | $25,912 |
| 309 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $60,500 | $57,583 | #368 | $34,610 |
| 310 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $60,441 | $71,225 | #96 | $33,745 |
| 311 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $60,419 | $64,838 | #191 | $35,627 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northeastern Illinois University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,912 one year after graduating and $60,545 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northeastern Illinois University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Northeastern Illinois University ranks #308 by median pay four years after graduation, and #317 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Northeastern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% 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.