Political Science and Government at Assumption University
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Assumption University graduates in political science and government earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Assumption 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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| 357 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $58,583 | $60,645 | #287 | — |
| 358 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $58,571 | $60,183 | #298 | $35,220 |
| 359 | Macalester College Saint Paul, MN | $58,555 | $55,933 | #419 | $39,439 |
| 360 | Assumption University Worcester, MA | $58,537 | $51,548 | #500 | $38,496 |
| 361 | Aurora University Aurora, IL | $58,503 | $57,479 | #375 | — |
| 362 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $58,499 | $51,514 | #501 | — |
| 363 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $58,432 | $60,489 | #291 | $29,275 |
Other Majors at Assumption University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $90,662 | $58,954 | #103 of 368 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $87,681 | $67,012 | #143 of 796 |
| Biology | $83,706 | $42,252 | #12 of 841 |
| Marketing | $75,091 | $55,314 | #121 of 516 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $74,900 | $51,114 | #28 of 178 |
| Criminology | $67,883 | $48,600 | #6 of 113 |
| Sociology | $67,635 | $37,279 | #24 of 462 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,523 | $56,211 | #460 of 1176 |
| English Language and Literature | $62,073 | $34,206 | #41 of 576 |
| Psychology | $61,578 | $38,697 | #72 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $61,136 | $48,641 | #23 of 680 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $54,822 | $38,094 | #41 of 85 |
| History | $49,526 | — | #264 of 459 |
| Mathematics | — | $41,695 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $28,032 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Assumption University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,496 one year after graduating and $58,537 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Assumption University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Assumption University ranks #360 by median pay four years after graduation, and #500 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Assumption University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less 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.