Political Science and Government at Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Bellarmine University graduates in political science and government earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bellarmine 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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| 479 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $52,423 | $55,943 | #418 | $31,389 |
| 480 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $52,331 | $54,086 | #453 | $33,712 |
| 481 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $52,278 | $48,085 | #539 | $31,290 |
| 482 | Bellarmine University Louisville, KY | $52,228 | $59,138 | #331 | $25,424 |
| 483 | Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA | $52,221 | $53,109 | #472 | $46,266 |
| 484 | York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | $52,133 | $53,020 | #475 | — |
| 485 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $52,099 | $52,985 | #477 | $33,605 |
Other Majors at Bellarmine University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $84,262 | — | #151 of 452 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,814 | $70,544 | #619 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $79,698 | — | #75 of 253 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,991 | $41,061 | #626 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $61,841 | $30,236 | #93 of 610 |
| Psychology | $53,413 | $29,028 | #331 of 1027 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,527 | $30,930 | #450 of 660 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,665 | $34,858 | #426 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $45,612 | $32,295 | #395 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,808 | $38,469 | #542 of 680 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $40,785 | — |
| Biology | — | $29,253 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bellarmine University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,424 one year after graduating and $52,228 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bellarmine University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Bellarmine University ranks #482 by median pay four years after graduation, and #331 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Bellarmine University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,226.
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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.