Political Science and Government at University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 175 graduates a year
University of Notre Dame graduates in political science and government earn 49% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Notre Dame 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 |
| 11 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $94,028 | $95,627 | #10 | $53,012 |
| 12 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $94,001 | $97,310 | #7 | $46,629 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Notre Dame political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,316 one year after graduating and $94,297 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Notre Dame rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, University of Notre Dame ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at University of Notre Dame worth it?
Its graduates earn 49% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.