Political Science and Government at Washington College
Chestertown, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Washington College graduates in political science and government earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington 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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| 127 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $69,366 | $63,802 | #211 | $41,518 |
| 128 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $69,317 | $60,838 | #279 | $40,229 |
| 129 | Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY | $69,091 | $65,760 | #175 | $42,756 |
| 130 | Washington College Chestertown, MD | $69,018 | $60,571 | #288 | $36,741 |
| 131 | Trinity University San Antonio, TX | $68,934 | $70,086 | #113 | $27,601 |
| 132 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA | $68,918 | $70,090 | #105 | $41,201 |
| 133 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre Dallas, PA | $68,918 | $70,090 | #106 | $41,201 |
Other Majors at Washington College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $75,674 | $50,835 | #216 of 368 |
| Business/Commerce | $74,880 | $48,699 | #42 of 271 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $67,983 | — | #51 of 118 |
| Biology | $55,165 | $34,553 | #524 of 841 |
| Sociology | $53,799 | — | #193 of 462 |
| History | $51,167 | — | #217 of 459 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,831 | $22,324 | #233 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,305 | — | #371 of 576 |
| Psychology | $44,955 | $34,490 | #803 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,741 one year after graduating and $69,018 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Washington College ranks #130 by median pay four years after graduation, and #288 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Washington College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.