Political Science and Government at The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
The College of New Jersey graduates in political science and government earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The College of New Jersey 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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| 125 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $69,515 | $68,298 | #138 | $35,172 |
| 126 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $69,375 | $70,534 | #102 | $41,817 |
| 127 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $69,366 | $63,802 | #211 | $41,518 |
| 128 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $69,317 | $60,838 | #279 | $40,229 |
| 129 | Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY | $69,091 | $65,760 | #175 | $42,756 |
| 130 | Washington College Chestertown, MD | $69,018 | $60,571 | #288 | $36,741 |
| 131 | Trinity University San Antonio, TX | $68,934 | $70,086 | #113 | $27,601 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The College of New Jersey political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,229 one year after graduating and $69,317 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The College of New Jersey rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, The College of New Jersey ranks #128 by median pay four years after graduation, and #279 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at The College of New Jersey worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,500.
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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.