Political Science and Government at Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH · Bachelor's Degree · about 182 graduates a year
Dartmouth College graduates in political science and government earn 68% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dartmouth 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 |
Other Majors at Dartmouth College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $201,702 | $132,919 | #11 of 349 |
| Mathematics | $168,580 | $108,255 | #4 of 309 |
| Economics | $152,929 | $94,675 | #6 of 368 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $143,067 | $41,673 | #1 of 67 |
| History | $136,403 | $61,127 | #1 of 459 |
| Engineering Science | $113,749 | $89,929 | #1 of 9 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | — | $102,938 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $99,344 | $42,947 | #1 of 82 |
| Biology | $87,026 | $36,525 | #10 of 841 |
| Psychology | $86,896 | — | #3 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $81,722 | $64,377 | #4 of 462 |
| Geography and Cartography | $72,985 | $56,756 | #11 of 117 |
| Anthropology | $70,846 | $40,071 | #5 of 188 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $68,523 | $30,246 | #2 of 423 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $67,020 | $47,671 | #28 of 265 |
| Area Studies | $65,226 | $48,565 | #22 of 70 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,090 | $45,157 | #80 of 576 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $31,967 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dartmouth College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $72,618 one year after graduating and $106,153 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dartmouth College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Dartmouth College ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Dartmouth College worth it?
Its graduates earn 68% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,500.
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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.