Political Science and Government at Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Hamline University graduates in political science and government earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hamline 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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| 469 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $53,502 | $49,210 | #529 | $33,173 |
| 470 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $53,378 | $48,570 | #533 | $30,291 |
| 471 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA | $53,285 | $46,923 | #547 | $32,669 |
| 472 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $53,252 | $50,867 | #510 | $35,354 |
| 473 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $52,852 | $59,340 | #323 | $38,063 |
| 474 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $52,834 | $54,737 | #440 | $26,635 |
| 475 | Widener University Chester, PA | $52,765 | $53,662 | #459 | — |
Other Majors at Hamline University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,945 | $51,761 | #288 of 1176 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $65,460 | $40,059 | #17 of 39 |
| Criminology | $60,757 | $41,204 | #23 of 113 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,557 | $42,201 | #178 of 660 |
| Chemistry | — | $50,007 | — |
| Biology | $49,824 | $37,382 | #690 of 841 |
| Education | $48,878 | $36,976 | #40 of 71 |
| Human Biology | $48,483 | $39,612 | #9 of 9 |
| Sociology | $46,877 | $33,894 | #362 of 462 |
| Psychology | $45,927 | $37,872 | #755 of 1027 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $45,253 | $20,059 | #79 of 137 |
| Anthropology | $42,751 | $32,498 | #133 of 188 |
| English Language and Literature | $41,531 | $27,863 | #474 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hamline University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,354 one year after graduating and $53,252 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hamline University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Hamline University ranks #472 by median pay four years after graduation, and #510 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Hamline University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.