Political Science and Government at New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
New Jersey City University graduates in political science and government earn 31% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How New Jersey City 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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| 557 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $43,706 | $49,610 | #525 | — |
| 558 | University of Charleston Charleston, WV | $43,601 | $51,582 | #496 | — |
| 559 | Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC | $43,566 | $48,308 | #535 | $21,165 |
| 560 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $43,544 | $38,218 | #563 | — |
| 561 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA | $42,428 | $43,150 | #558 | $26,153 |
| 562 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $41,994 | $38,212 | #564 | $36,079 |
| 563 | Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX | $41,831 | $42,530 | #559 | — |
Other Majors at New Jersey City University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $102,386 | $90,730 | #115 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $71,548 | $44,160 | #310 of 452 |
| Fire Protection | $69,444 | $54,600 | #17 of 19 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,244 | $41,542 | #573 of 796 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $65,368 | $41,876 | #410 of 459 |
| Homeland Security | $63,137 | $39,624 | #24 of 33 |
| English Language and Literature | $60,574 | $37,244 | #50 of 576 |
| Biology | $60,104 | $37,980 | #329 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,925 | $41,812 | #799 of 1176 |
| Mathematics | $58,323 | $30,605 | #264 of 309 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,293 | $34,027 | #315 of 660 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $55,075 | $39,714 | #131 of 225 |
| Marketing | $54,983 | $38,728 | #460 of 516 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $52,151 | $37,691 | #115 of 156 |
| History | $47,200 | $40,919 | #313 of 459 |
| Psychology | $46,575 | $28,969 | #722 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,625 | $13,796 | #570 of 660 |
| Sociology | $44,151 | $32,082 | #400 of 462 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $41,077 | $19,326 | #225 of 423 |
| Music | $35,729 | $18,544 | #233 of 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New Jersey City University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn $43,544 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New Jersey City University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, New Jersey City University ranks #560 by median pay four years after graduation, and #563 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at New Jersey City University worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293).
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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.