Political Science and Government at Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Kalamazoo College graduates in political science and government earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kalamazoo 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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| 548 | St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX | $46,620 | $47,399 | #543 | $36,392 |
| 549 | Wittenberg University Springfield, OH | $46,577 | $49,705 | #523 | — |
| 550 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $45,270 | $40,757 | #561 | $41,383 |
| 551 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | $45,265 | $47,727 | #540 | $30,494 |
| 552 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $44,895 | $45,645 | #553 | $24,804 |
| 553 | Francis Marion University Florence, SC | $44,803 | $49,680 | #524 | $24,289 |
| 554 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $44,493 | $50,503 | #516 | $34,474 |
Other Majors at Kalamazoo College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $117,826 | $72,008 | #53 of 459 |
| Business/Commerce | $75,260 | $47,481 | #40 of 271 |
| Economics | $72,170 | $42,508 | #244 of 368 |
| Chemistry | $63,824 | $39,940 | #132 of 209 |
| Social Sciences | $59,193 | $28,442 | #12 of 35 |
| Psychology | $54,747 | $26,952 | #260 of 1027 |
| Biology | $52,863 | $24,211 | #602 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $49,150 | $24,329 | #275 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kalamazoo College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,494 one year after graduating and $45,265 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kalamazoo College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Kalamazoo College ranks #551 by median pay four years after graduation, and #540 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Kalamazoo College worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,383.
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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.