Political Science and Government at Salem State University
Salem, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Salem State University graduates in political science and government earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Salem State 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 |
| … | |||||
| 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 |
| 364 | Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA | $58,372 | $59,365 | #322 | $40,449 |
| 365 | Emmanuel College Boston, MA | $58,364 | $51,396 | #503 | $38,004 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Salem State University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn $58,499 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Salem State University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Salem State University ranks #362 by median pay four years after graduation, and #501 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Salem State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293).
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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.