Political Science and Government at Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Saint Anselm College graduates in political science and government earn 28% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saint Anselm 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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| 37 | Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD | $81,575 | $71,592 | #92 | $44,572 |
| 38 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $81,056 | $95,894 | #9 | $56,763 |
| 39 | New York University New York, NY | $80,957 | $77,054 | #55 | $50,783 |
| 40 | Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH | $80,763 | $74,391 | #73 | $41,322 |
| 41 | Bates College Lewiston, ME | $80,714 | $85,778 | #22 | $41,055 |
| 42 | Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | $79,778 | $75,932 | #64 | $35,381 |
| 43 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,692 | $69,831 | #116 | $51,537 |
Other Majors at Saint Anselm College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,470 | $79,609 | #300 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,331 | $60,830 | #112 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $90,161 | $62,821 | #106 of 452 |
| Business/Commerce | $84,734 | $60,054 | #20 of 271 |
| Criminology | $69,676 | $46,814 | #4 of 113 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $69,288 | $43,819 | #51 of 660 |
| Chemistry | $58,830 | — | #164 of 209 |
| English Language and Literature | $57,585 | $35,584 | #92 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $56,049 | $40,836 | #80 of 680 |
| Psychology | $55,084 | $38,509 | #249 of 1027 |
| Marketing | — | $50,721 | — |
| Biology | — | $33,820 | — |
| History | — | $32,228 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saint Anselm College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,322 one year after graduating and $80,763 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saint Anselm College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Saint Anselm College ranks #40 by median pay four years after graduation, and #73 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Saint Anselm College worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% 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.