Political Science and Government at Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Concordia College at Moorhead graduates in political science and government earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Concordia College at Moorhead 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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| 537 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $48,320 | $51,565 | #497 | $32,586 |
| 538 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $48,305 | $46,142 | #550 | $28,991 |
| 539 | William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ | $48,101 | $42,218 | #560 | $37,801 |
| 540 | Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $48,014 | $45,864 | #551 | $27,466 |
| 541 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $47,796 | $52,998 | #476 | $35,798 |
| 542 | Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA | $47,374 | $48,180 | #536 | $26,037 |
| 543 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $47,341 | $51,712 | #493 | $38,094 |
Other Majors at Concordia College at Moorhead by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,452 | $73,174 | #589 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $82,771 | $60,584 | #220 of 796 |
| Biology | $65,025 | $30,012 | #178 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,910 | $48,474 | #632 of 1176 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $59,104 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $53,732 | $40,212 | #149 of 225 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,248 | $42,431 | #380 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,840 | $48,164 | #154 of 345 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,597 | — | #385 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,551 | $44,195 | #258 of 680 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $45,904 | — | #77 of 87 |
| Psychology | $44,399 | $31,529 | #827 of 1027 |
| Music | $35,351 | — | #237 of 268 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $29,986 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Concordia College at Moorhead political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,466 one year after graduating and $48,014 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Concordia College at Moorhead rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Concordia College at Moorhead ranks #540 by median pay four years after graduation, and #551 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Concordia College at Moorhead worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.