Political Science and Government at Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ · Bachelor's Degree
Bloomfield College graduates in political science and government earn 4% 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 Bloomfield 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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| 297 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $61,362 | $66,050 | #170 | $31,973 |
| 298 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $61,293 | $55,773 | #422 | $41,893 |
| 299 | Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA | $61,009 | $63,157 | #227 | $34,321 |
| 300 | Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ | $60,984 | $53,525 | #461 | $26,704 |
| 301 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $60,984 | $53,525 | #462 | $26,704 |
| 302 | University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA | $60,881 | $55,438 | #428 | $35,687 |
| 303 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $60,726 | $53,476 | #464 | $43,545 |
Other Majors at Bloomfield College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $109,167 | $104,219 | #73 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $84,906 | $56,917 | #182 of 796 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $79,692 | $46,739 | #301 of 459 |
| Chemistry | $74,401 | $55,389 | #45 of 209 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,235 | $42,336 | #426 of 1176 |
| Biology | $67,541 | $37,179 | #133 of 841 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,247 | $28,062 | #190 of 660 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $58,236 | $33,686 | #67 of 207 |
| Journalism | $53,579 | $25,575 | #107 of 187 |
| History | $52,160 | $31,607 | #205 of 459 |
| Sociology | $52,053 | $32,268 | #234 of 462 |
| Psychology | $48,464 | $33,432 | #626 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $45,337 | $31,317 | #400 of 576 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $41,156 | — | #36 of 68 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bloomfield College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,704 one year after graduating and $60,984 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bloomfield College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Bloomfield College ranks #300 by median pay four years after graduation, and #461 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Bloomfield College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,500.
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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.