Political Science and Government at Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH · Bachelor's Degree · about 83 graduates a year
Southern New Hampshire University graduates in political science and government earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern New Hampshire 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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| 268 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $62,576 | $67,095 | #154 | — |
| 269 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $62,408 | $62,776 | #236 | $36,022 |
| 270 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $62,398 | $59,390 | #321 | $31,797 |
| 271 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $62,387 | $57,465 | #376 | $41,530 |
| 272 | Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | $62,372 | $63,414 | #219 | — |
| 273 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $62,301 | $56,690 | #393 | $33,040 |
| 274 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $62,298 | $56,687 | #394 | $21,674 |
Other Political Science and Government Credentials at Southern New Hampshire University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,087 | $68,469 | $41,000 |
Other Majors at Southern New Hampshire University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern New Hampshire University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,530 one year after graduating and $62,387 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern New Hampshire University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Southern New Hampshire University ranks #271 by median pay four years after graduation, and #376 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Southern New Hampshire University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,208.
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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.