Political Science and Government at Bates College
Lewiston, ME · Bachelor's Degree · about 54 graduates a year
Bates College graduates in political science and government earn 28% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 14% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bates 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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| 38 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $81,056 | $95,894 | #9 | $56,763 |
| 39 | New York University New York, NY | $80,957 | $77,054 | #55 | $50,783 |
| 40 | Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH | $80,763 | $74,391 | #73 | $41,322 |
| 41 | Bates College Lewiston, ME | $80,714 | $85,778 | #22 | $41,055 |
| 42 | Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | $79,778 | $75,932 | #64 | $35,381 |
| 43 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,692 | $69,831 | #116 | $51,537 |
| 44 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $79,502 | $69,664 | #118 | $55,247 |
Other Majors at Bates College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $110,880 | $71,187 | #46 of 368 |
| Psychology | $65,926 | — | #35 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $62,082 | $40,233 | #40 of 576 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $47,376 | — |
| Sociology | — | $42,170 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $40,395 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $38,437 | — |
| Biology | — | $30,613 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bates College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,055 one year after graduating and $80,714 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bates College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Bates College ranks #41 by median pay four years after graduation, and #22 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Bates College worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,532.
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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.