Political Science and Government at Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 54 graduates a year
Central Michigan University graduates in political science and government earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central Michigan 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 |
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| 509 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $50,593 | $53,799 | #456 | $27,881 |
| 510 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | $50,544 | $51,388 | #504 | $18,475 |
| 511 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $50,520 | $53,267 | #469 | $32,795 |
| 512 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $50,462 | $53,206 | #470 | $36,006 |
| 513 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $50,316 | $52,356 | #486 | $26,268 |
| 514 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $50,277 | $52,885 | #482 | $37,875 |
| 515 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | $50,233 | $53,416 | #465 | $28,617 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Michigan University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,006 one year after graduating and $50,462 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Michigan University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Central Michigan University ranks #512 by median pay four years after graduation, and #470 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Central Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% 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.