Political Science and Government at Simpson College
Indianola, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Simpson College graduates in political science and government earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Simpson 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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| 229 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $63,853 | $56,043 | #410 | $36,050 |
| 230 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $63,814 | $56,009 | #412 | $28,138 |
| 231 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $63,811 | $66,246 | #168 | $32,289 |
| 232 | Simpson College Indianola, IA | $63,790 | $67,099 | #153 | — |
| 233 | Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN | $63,770 | $60,914 | #275 | $20,939 |
| 234 | Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ | $63,765 | $55,966 | #415 | $39,723 |
| 235 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $63,765 | $55,966 | #416 | $39,723 |
Other Majors at Simpson College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $93,749 | — | #161 of 459 |
| Computer Science | $91,318 | $70,950 | #234 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,272 | $60,717 | #327 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,958 | $56,812 | #378 of 1176 |
| Mathematics | $65,097 | — | #210 of 309 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $61,219 | $41,925 | #98 of 178 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,279 | $42,862 | #238 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,919 | $38,158 | #257 of 610 |
| Psychology | $49,966 | — | #515 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,696 | $44,872 | #196 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,495 | $42,760 | #405 of 680 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,237 | $43,635 | #363 of 476 |
| Human Services | — | $46,184 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Simpson College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn $63,790 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Simpson College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Simpson College ranks #232 by median pay four years after graduation, and #153 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Simpson College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more 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.