Political Science and Government at Princeton University
Princeton, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 57 graduates a year
Princeton University graduates in political science and government earn 40% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Princeton 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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| 17 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $90,302 | $91,838 | #16 | $53,632 |
| 18 | Elon University Elon, NC | $89,685 | $96,245 | #8 | $38,836 |
| 19 | Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | $89,253 | $94,853 | #13 | $60,626 |
| 20 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $88,576 | $77,742 | #48 | $63,317 |
| 21 | Duke University Durham, NC | $88,459 | $94,929 | #12 | $54,970 |
| 22 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $88,339 | $77,792 | #47 | $56,817 |
| 23 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $88,088 | $77,571 | #49 | $47,029 |
Other Majors at Princeton University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $217,973 | $146,624 | #4 of 349 |
| Computer Engineering | $214,274 | — | #2 of 189 |
| Economics | $160,763 | $103,041 | #3 of 368 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $115,927 | $85,328 | #7 of 318 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $107,792 | $73,630 | #2 of 34 |
| Operations Research | — | $100,354 | — |
| History | $80,347 | $45,363 | #10 of 459 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $63,216 | $47,050 | #29 of 82 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $62,344 | $53,038 | #6 of 62 |
| English Language and Literature | $61,323 | $35,178 | #45 of 576 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $41,848 | — |
| Sociology | — | $32,914 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $32,647 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Princeton University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,317 one year after graduating and $88,576 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Princeton University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Princeton University ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #48 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Princeton University worth it?
Its graduates earn 40% more 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.