Political Science and Government at College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
College of Saint Benedict graduates in political science and government earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How College of Saint Benedict 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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| 203 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $64,824 | $58,986 | #338 | $38,060 |
| 204 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $64,822 | $71,878 | #86 | $28,041 |
| 205 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $64,820 | $68,993 | #126 | $34,965 |
| 206 | College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN | $64,777 | $61,876 | #257 | $35,104 |
| 207 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $64,762 | $59,652 | #311 | $38,435 |
| 208 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH | $64,762 | $59,652 | #312 | $38,435 |
| 209 | The College of Wooster Wooster, OH | $64,760 | $69,109 | #125 | $38,727 |
Other Majors at College of Saint Benedict by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $87,159 | $64,410 | #146 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,492 | $75,656 | #551 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,901 | $54,373 | #155 of 1176 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $64,449 | — | #11 of 137 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $64,430 | $45,702 | #93 of 660 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $61,790 | $28,402 | #25 of 53 |
| Biology | $60,050 | $35,800 | #332 of 841 |
| Psychology | $57,475 | $41,029 | #155 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,753 | — | #196 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,487 | $43,466 | #188 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of Saint Benedict political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,104 one year after graduating and $64,777 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of Saint Benedict rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, College of Saint Benedict ranks #206 by median pay four years after graduation, and #257 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at College of Saint Benedict worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.