Political Science and Government at Carleton College
Northfield, MN · Bachelor's Degree
Carleton College graduates in political science and government earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Carleton 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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| 453 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $54,039 | $53,093 | #473 | $32,225 |
| 454 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $54,022 | $47,414 | #542 | $30,891 |
| 455 | Tennessee State University Nashville, TN | $54,008 | $58,998 | #336 | $35,206 |
| 456 | Carleton College Northfield, MN | $53,975 | $51,558 | #498 | $29,858 |
| 457 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $53,966 | $49,106 | #530 | $31,711 |
| 458 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $53,948 | $59,820 | #307 | $29,924 |
| 459 | Savannah State University Savannah, GA | $53,906 | $55,804 | #421 | — |
Other Majors at Carleton College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | $88,132 | — |
| Economics | $87,193 | $66,567 | #125 of 368 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | $40,371 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $39,238 | — |
| Biology | — | $30,726 | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | $20,780 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Carleton College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,858 one year after graduating and $53,975 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Carleton College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Carleton College ranks #456 by median pay four years after graduation, and #498 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Carleton College worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,700.
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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.