Political Science and Government at Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Skidmore College graduates in political science and government earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Skidmore 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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| 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 |
| 132 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA | $68,918 | $70,090 | #105 | $41,201 |
Other Majors at Skidmore College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $104,708 | — | #95 of 459 |
| Business/Commerce | $93,229 | $54,378 | #13 of 271 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $67,645 | $30,632 | #18 of 64 |
| Social Work | $61,428 | — | #31 of 420 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $56,595 | $40,204 | #107 of 225 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $53,602 | $30,480 | #32 of 423 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $51,512 | — | #172 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,029 | $26,058 | #213 of 576 |
| Psychology | $47,282 | $29,107 | #685 of 1027 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $40,351 | $16,417 | #119 of 255 |
| Biology | — | $39,235 | — |
| Sociology | — | $35,128 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Skidmore College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,756 one year after graduating and $69,091 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Skidmore College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Skidmore College ranks #129 by median pay four years after graduation, and #175 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Skidmore College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,550.
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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.