Political Science and Government at Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
Grand Valley State University graduates in political science and government earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand Valley 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 |
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| 528 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $49,078 | $57,834 | #359 | — |
| 529 | Misericordia University Dallas, PA | $48,992 | $49,825 | #520 | $37,560 |
| 530 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $48,987 | $52,276 | #488 | $26,574 |
| 531 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $48,896 | $51,555 | #499 | $35,358 |
| 532 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $48,840 | $53,352 | #468 | $34,635 |
| 533 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL | $48,733 | $51,870 | #491 | $30,798 |
| 534 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $48,452 | $52,929 | #481 | $37,594 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand Valley State University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,358 one year after graduating and $48,896 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand Valley State University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Grand Valley State University ranks #531 by median pay four years after graduation, and #499 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Grand Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.