Political Science and Government at Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Augsburg University graduates in political science and government earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Augsburg 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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| 420 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $55,856 | $63,246 | #224 | $31,777 |
| 421 | Whittier College Whittier, CA | $55,853 | $50,823 | #512 | $29,616 |
| 422 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $55,698 | $59,772 | #309 | $23,964 |
| 423 | Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN | $55,676 | $53,182 | #471 | $37,807 |
| 424 | Clayton State University Morrow, GA | $55,643 | $57,602 | #365 | $28,784 |
| 425 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $55,572 | $59,637 | #314 | $42,310 |
| 426 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $55,548 | $56,493 | #399 | $29,186 |
Other Majors at Augsburg University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $95,637 | $63,065 | #200 of 349 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,046 | $80,574 | #241 of 966 |
| Economics | $88,507 | $45,720 | #112 of 368 |
| Mathematics | $86,446 | $54,387 | #56 of 309 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $83,185 | $64,695 | #210 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $79,809 | $63,598 | #201 of 452 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $75,100 | $59,722 | #109 of 166 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,706 | $52,466 | #297 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $68,757 | $47,563 | #210 of 516 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $63,850 | $36,604 | #102 of 660 |
| Social Work | $60,546 | $43,303 | #38 of 420 |
| Psychology | $55,673 | $29,743 | #221 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,499 | $37,473 | #236 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,698 | $39,536 | #250 of 680 |
| Biology | — | $35,984 | — |
| Sociology | — | $34,543 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | $31,211 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Augsburg University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,807 one year after graduating and $55,676 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Augsburg University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Augsburg University ranks #423 by median pay four years after graduation, and #471 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Augsburg University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,812.
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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.