Political Science and Government at Stonehill College
Easton, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Stonehill College graduates in political science and government earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Stonehill 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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| 53 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $76,597 | $77,900 | #45 | $43,322 |
| 54 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $76,451 | $81,585 | #34 | — |
| 55 | Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | $76,154 | $77,449 | #51 | $34,711 |
| 56 | Stonehill College Easton, MA | $76,123 | $67,034 | #155 | $45,195 |
| 57 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $75,988 | $77,258 | #54 | $43,281 |
| 58 | Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | $75,954 | $69,113 | #124 | $42,306 |
| 59 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $75,687 | $68,920 | #128 | $42,114 |
Other Majors at Stonehill College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $94,984 | $67,512 | #79 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $93,693 | $58,832 | #91 of 452 |
| Economics | $88,479 | $53,303 | #113 of 368 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $82,254 | $50,858 | #16 of 275 |
| Biology | $81,361 | $46,088 | #22 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $79,796 | $57,898 | #144 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $76,511 | $50,025 | #107 of 516 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $72,121 | — | #2 of 63 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $70,618 | $37,543 | #39 of 660 |
| Criminology | $64,957 | $40,928 | #12 of 113 |
| Psychology | $63,957 | $37,460 | #47 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $60,131 | $44,629 | #56 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,497 | $33,692 | #142 of 265 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,884 | $44,027 | #242 of 680 |
| Sociology | — | $32,057 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $31,215 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Stonehill College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,195 one year after graduating and $76,123 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Stonehill College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Stonehill College ranks #56 by median pay four years after graduation, and #155 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Stonehill College worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.