Political Science and Government at Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Western Illinois University graduates in political science and government earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western 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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| 499 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $51,261 | $54,049 | #454 | $30,137 |
| 500 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $51,222 | $59,293 | #326 | $34,640 |
| 501 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $51,129 | $53,910 | #455 | $29,080 |
| 502 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $50,963 | $50,071 | #519 | $32,359 |
| 503 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $50,872 | $52,935 | #479 | $41,455 |
| 504 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $50,857 | $46,277 | #548 | $35,297 |
| 505 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $50,832 | $60,137 | #300 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Illinois University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,359 one year after graduating and $50,963 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Illinois University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Western Illinois University ranks #502 by median pay four years after graduation, and #519 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Western Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,820.
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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.