Political Science and Government at Barnard College
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 70 graduates a year
Barnard College graduates in political science and government earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Barnard 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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| 46 | Bryant University Smithfield, RI | $78,579 | $77,392 | #52 | $41,112 |
| 47 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $78,310 | $71,308 | #95 | $45,875 |
| 48 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $78,180 | $68,846 | #129 | $67,713 |
| 49 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,805 | $74,054 | #74 | $57,298 |
| 50 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $77,480 | $81,694 | #33 | $39,702 |
| 51 | Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | $77,444 | $79,541 | #39 | $59,026 |
| 52 | Rollins College Winter Park, FL | $76,600 | $81,531 | #35 | $36,309 |
Other Majors at Barnard College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $111,909 | $85,860 | #43 of 368 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $107,434 | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | $79,807 | $40,294 | #2 of 30 |
| Sociology | $77,821 | $48,215 | #6 of 462 |
| Biology | $75,696 | $47,329 | #48 of 841 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $66,787 | $24,569 | #26 of 67 |
| Area Studies | $66,117 | $34,142 | #18 of 70 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $65,644 | $44,055 | #22 of 82 |
| History | $62,258 | $48,092 | #42 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $61,327 | $40,414 | #44 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $42,622 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $39,947 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Barnard College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,298 one year after graduating and $77,805 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Barnard College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Barnard College ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #74 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Barnard College worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,250.
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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.