Political Science and Government at Emmanuel College
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Emmanuel College 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 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Emmanuel 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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| 362 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $58,499 | $51,514 | #501 | — |
| 363 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $58,432 | $60,489 | #291 | $29,275 |
| 364 | Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA | $58,372 | $59,365 | #322 | $40,449 |
| 365 | Emmanuel College Boston, MA | $58,364 | $51,396 | #503 | $38,004 |
| 366 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $58,347 | $59,339 | #324 | $38,567 |
| 367 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $58,306 | $53,055 | #474 | $34,799 |
| 368 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $58,303 | $61,961 | #256 | $38,235 |
Other Majors at Emmanuel College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | $78,338 | $46,491 | #88 of 516 |
| Biology | $69,269 | $45,275 | #109 of 841 |
| Economics | $68,905 | $51,698 | #286 of 368 |
| Criminology | $67,814 | $36,824 | #7 of 113 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,625 | $46,518 | #552 of 1176 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $63,616 | $32,413 | #52 of 299 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $63,595 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $62,013 | $41,522 | #12 of 59 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $60,110 | $38,636 | #166 of 660 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $60,022 | $36,603 | #35 of 82 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $57,341 | $41,346 | #77 of 207 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $55,866 | $42,216 | #85 of 680 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $51,255 | $29,688 | #60 of 87 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $39,006 | — |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | — | $32,451 | — |
| History | — | $28,695 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Emmanuel College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,004 one year after graduating and $58,364 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Emmanuel College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Emmanuel College ranks #365 by median pay four years after graduation, and #503 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Emmanuel College 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 $26,000.
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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.