Political Science and Government at Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
Norton, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) graduates in political science and government earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wheaton College (Massachusetts) 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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| 468 | Luther College Decorah, IA | $53,510 | $56,286 | #402 | $21,358 |
| 469 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $53,502 | $49,210 | #529 | $33,173 |
| 470 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $53,378 | $48,570 | #533 | $30,291 |
| 471 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA | $53,285 | $46,923 | #547 | $32,669 |
| 472 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $53,252 | $50,867 | #510 | $35,354 |
| 473 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $52,852 | $59,340 | #323 | $38,063 |
| 474 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $52,834 | $54,737 | #440 | $26,635 |
Other Majors at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,769 | $46,139 | #161 of 1176 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $64,701 | — | #5 of 103 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $61,194 | $39,842 | #35 of 67 |
| English Language and Literature | $59,381 | $29,221 | #62 of 576 |
| Psychology | $54,483 | $34,746 | #270 of 1027 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $54,106 | $28,498 | #16 of 144 |
| History | $48,095 | $32,896 | #295 of 459 |
| Biology | $43,012 | $26,661 | #806 of 841 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,389 | $28,574 | #290 of 423 |
| Sociology | — | $29,953 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wheaton College (Massachusetts) political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,669 one year after graduating and $53,285 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wheaton College (Massachusetts) rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Wheaton College (Massachusetts) ranks #471 by median pay four years after graduation, and #547 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,298.
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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.