Political Science and Government at Colby College
Waterville, ME · Bachelor's Degree · about 66 graduates a year
Colby College graduates in political science and government earn 53% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Colby 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 |
Other Majors at Colby College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $103,491 | $76,401 | #57 of 368 |
| Area Studies | $64,207 | $45,686 | #23 of 70 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $55,719 | $28,216 | #123 of 265 |
| Biology | — | $43,597 | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | — | $42,756 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $42,326 | — |
| Psychology | — | $40,842 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Colby College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,353 one year after graduating and $96,621 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Colby College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Colby College ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Colby College worth it?
Its graduates earn 53% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.