Political Science and Government at Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
Grinnell College graduates in political science and government earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grinnell 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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| 144 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $68,731 | $73,346 | #78 | — |
| 145 | Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-sydney, VA | $68,731 | $62,586 | #240 | $37,123 |
| 146 | Wofford College Spartanburg, SC | $68,661 | $76,134 | #60 | $34,277 |
| 147 | Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | $68,518 | $72,073 | #84 | $36,662 |
| 148 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $68,510 | $65,207 | #182 | $37,921 |
| 149 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC | $68,504 | $75,960 | #63 | $44,992 |
| 150 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $68,490 | $64,912 | #190 | $45,112 |
Other Majors at Grinnell College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $110,724 | $46,791 | #48 of 368 |
| Computer Science | $109,892 | $84,449 | #114 of 349 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $59,638 | — | #98 of 476 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $57,752 | $28,507 | #39 of 82 |
| Biology | $56,275 | $37,170 | #480 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $54,983 | $28,691 | #132 of 225 |
| History | $54,703 | $39,687 | #135 of 459 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $53,105 | $38,598 | #100 of 110 |
| English Language and Literature | $36,854 | — | #544 of 576 |
| Sociology | — | $28,216 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $20,111 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grinnell College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,662 one year after graduating and $68,518 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grinnell College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Grinnell College ranks #147 by median pay four years after graduation, and #84 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Grinnell College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,500.
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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.