Political Science and Government at Colgate University
Hamilton, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 76 graduates a year
Colgate University graduates in political science and government earn 31% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Colgate 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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| 30 | Brown University Providence, RI | $85,388 | $84,098 | #28 | $54,634 |
| 31 | Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | $83,709 | $75,365 | #66 | $38,426 |
| 32 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $83,209 | $78,863 | #43 | $47,020 |
| 33 | Colgate University Hamilton, NY | $83,188 | $79,178 | #42 | $56,064 |
| 34 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $83,179 | $84,594 | #26 | $46,549 |
| 35 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $82,263 | $72,195 | #82 | $62,476 |
| 36 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $81,843 | $74,472 | #72 | $37,003 |
Other Majors at Colgate University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $161,980 | $79,929 | #22 of 349 |
| Economics | $128,887 | $77,274 | #18 of 368 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $81,802 | $53,541 | #9 of 225 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $77,199 | — | #23 of 118 |
| History | $75,784 | — | #14 of 459 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $70,760 | $41,870 | #15 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $60,702 | $48,008 | #48 of 576 |
| Biology | $57,996 | $34,796 | #420 of 841 |
| Education | $57,530 | — | #13 of 71 |
| Sociology | — | $51,788 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $44,089 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $41,883 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Colgate University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $56,064 one year after graduating and $83,188 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Colgate University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Colgate University ranks #33 by median pay four years after graduation, and #42 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Colgate University worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,250.
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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.