Political Science and Government at Binghamton University
Vestal, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 118 graduates a year
Binghamton University graduates in political science and government earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Binghamton 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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| 87 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $73,484 | $64,710 | #198 | $44,845 |
| 88 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $73,326 | $66,770 | #161 | $42,128 |
| 89 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $73,231 | $71,949 | #85 | $54,737 |
| 90 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $73,044 | $69,523 | #120 | $37,194 |
| 91 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $72,830 | $64,134 | #209 | $50,214 |
| 92 | The University of the South Sewanee, TN | $72,682 | $79,397 | #41 | $31,831 |
| 93 | High Point University High Point, NC | $72,564 | $77,871 | #46 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Binghamton University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,194 one year after graduating and $73,044 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Binghamton University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Binghamton University ranks #90 by median pay four years after graduation, and #120 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Binghamton University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.