Political Science and Government at St Lawrence University
Canton, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
St Lawrence University graduates in political science and government earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How St Lawrence 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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| 58 | Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | $75,954 | $69,113 | #124 | $42,306 |
| 59 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $75,687 | $68,920 | #128 | $42,114 |
| 60 | Providence College Providence, RI | $75,637 | $74,495 | #71 | $43,911 |
| 61 | St Lawrence University Canton, NY | $75,486 | $71,847 | #87 | $35,977 |
| 62 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $75,419 | $76,679 | #58 | $50,627 |
| 63 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $75,374 | $80,435 | #36 | $46,428 |
| 64 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $75,239 | $71,612 | #91 | $43,232 |
Other Majors at St Lawrence University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $96,345 | $57,829 | #78 of 368 |
| Mathematics | $88,586 | $58,047 | #50 of 309 |
| Business/Commerce | $82,269 | $54,772 | #29 of 271 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $72,849 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $72,839 | $35,414 | #32 of 660 |
| Biology | $69,386 | $33,561 | #107 of 841 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $65,419 | $26,016 | #24 of 87 |
| Psychology | $62,479 | $37,068 | #65 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $61,335 | $29,493 | #43 of 576 |
| Social Sciences | $60,518 | $32,933 | #11 of 35 |
| History | $57,349 | $35,230 | #89 of 459 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $53,720 | — | #30 of 423 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $41,638 | $17,443 | #58 of 62 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $33,270 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St Lawrence University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,977 one year after graduating and $75,486 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St Lawrence University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, St Lawrence University ranks #61 by median pay four years after graduation, and #87 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at St Lawrence University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.