Political Science and Government at Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Macalester College graduates in political science and government earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Macalester 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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| 356 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $58,641 | $61,830 | #259 | $32,266 |
| 357 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $58,583 | $60,645 | #287 | — |
| 358 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $58,571 | $60,183 | #298 | $35,220 |
| 359 | Macalester College Saint Paul, MN | $58,555 | $55,933 | #419 | $39,439 |
| 360 | Assumption University Worcester, MA | $58,537 | $51,548 | #500 | $38,496 |
| 361 | Aurora University Aurora, IL | $58,503 | $57,479 | #375 | — |
| 362 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $58,499 | $51,514 | #501 | — |
Other Majors at Macalester College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $109,457 | $81,964 | #81 of 459 |
| Mathematics | $91,979 | $57,166 | #39 of 309 |
| Economics | $85,593 | $59,752 | #134 of 368 |
| Biology | $56,141 | $35,616 | #486 of 841 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $56,091 | $21,176 | #46 of 87 |
| Geography and Cartography | $52,557 | $30,053 | #101 of 117 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $45,632 | $29,559 | #249 of 265 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $45,450 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $38,027 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $29,487 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Macalester College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,439 one year after graduating and $58,555 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Macalester College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Macalester College ranks #359 by median pay four years after graduation, and #419 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Macalester College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,118.
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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.