Political Science and Government at Smith College
Northampton, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 60 graduates a year
Smith 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 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Smith 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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| 137 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $68,918 | $70,090 | #110 | $41,201 |
| 138 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York York, PA | $68,918 | $70,090 | #111 | $41,201 |
| 139 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $68,918 | $70,090 | #112 | $41,201 |
| 140 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $68,916 | $60,688 | #283 | $42,327 |
| 141 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $68,856 | $62,654 | #237 | $35,124 |
| 142 | Pitzer College Claremont, CA | $68,831 | $62,632 | #238 | — |
| 143 | Ripon College Ripon, WI | $68,800 | $71,590 | #93 | — |
Other Majors at Smith College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $88,067 | $71,559 | #115 of 368 |
| Engineering | $86,262 | $53,571 | #37 of 57 |
| Statistics | — | $69,250 | — |
| Computer Science | — | $66,981 | — |
| Biology | $63,133 | $32,747 | #239 of 841 |
| Sociology | $58,664 | $35,252 | #96 of 462 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $58,304 | $35,407 | #91 of 225 |
| English Language and Literature | $52,938 | $25,023 | #176 of 576 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $51,267 | $43,717 | #57 of 82 |
| Area Studies | $51,131 | $29,878 | #49 of 70 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $48,183 | $21,648 | #220 of 265 |
| History | $46,960 | $26,131 | #320 of 459 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $46,136 | $19,105 | #79 of 103 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $43,354 | $20,171 | #162 of 423 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $36,727 | — |
| Education | — | $33,737 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Smith College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,327 one year after graduating and $68,916 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Smith College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Smith College ranks #140 by median pay four years after graduation, and #283 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Smith 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 $19,000.
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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.