Political Science and Government at Drew University
Madison, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Drew University graduates in political science and government earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Drew 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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| 160 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $67,257 | $70,746 | #99 | — |
| 161 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $67,032 | $70,677 | #101 | $39,514 |
| 162 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $67,007 | $77,566 | #50 | $30,771 |
| 163 | Drew University Madison, NJ | $66,965 | $58,774 | #342 | $35,171 |
| 164 | University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC | $66,952 | $58,667 | #344 | $49,935 |
| 165 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $66,799 | $71,623 | #90 | — |
| 166 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $66,756 | $67,891 | #140 | — |
Other Majors at Drew University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $90,814 | $33,639 | #100 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,232 | $40,242 | #204 of 1176 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $69,293 | $27,823 | #25 of 225 |
| Psychology | $65,997 | — | #34 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $60,261 | $20,658 | #79 of 462 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $59,399 | $28,961 | #101 of 476 |
| Biology | $58,620 | $24,229 | #389 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,452 | $32,279 | #76 of 576 |
| Computer Science | — | $47,689 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $38,562 | $13,710 | #157 of 255 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $28,881 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Drew University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,171 one year after graduating and $66,965 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Drew University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Drew University ranks #163 by median pay four years after graduation, and #342 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Drew University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% 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.