Political Science and Government at University of Rochester
Rochester, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 73 graduates a year
University of Rochester graduates in political science and government earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Rochester 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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| 145 | Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-sydney, VA | $68,731 | $62,586 | #240 | $37,123 |
| 146 | Wofford College Spartanburg, SC | $68,661 | $76,134 | #60 | $34,277 |
| 147 | Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | $68,518 | $72,073 | #84 | $36,662 |
| 148 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $68,510 | $65,207 | #182 | $37,921 |
| 149 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC | $68,504 | $75,960 | #63 | $44,992 |
| 150 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $68,490 | $64,912 | #190 | $45,112 |
| 151 | University of Richmond University Of Richmond, VA | $68,339 | $62,229 | #249 | $43,253 |
Other Majors at University of Rochester by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $155,464 | $99,878 | #27 of 349 |
| Economics | $109,324 | $63,475 | #50 of 368 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $105,183 | $83,705 | #60 of 258 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $102,625 | $56,463 | #26 of 126 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $95,957 | $69,414 | #48 of 118 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $95,060 | $73,828 | #88 of 318 |
| Mathematics | $94,178 | $45,426 | #34 of 309 |
| Business/Commerce | $93,367 | — | #12 of 271 |
| Chemical Engineering | $92,102 | $71,028 | #115 of 158 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,038 | $75,093 | #367 of 966 |
| Social Sciences | $68,333 | $37,491 | #6 of 35 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $67,531 | — | #53 of 118 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $65,000 | $39,732 | #24 of 82 |
| History | $56,838 | $16,253 | #100 of 459 |
| Biology | $54,937 | $34,390 | #532 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $53,702 | $35,053 | #159 of 576 |
| Psychology | $53,520 | $31,244 | #325 of 1027 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $38,762 | — |
| Music | $34,888 | $14,310 | #238 of 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Rochester political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,921 one year after graduating and $68,510 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Rochester rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, University of Rochester ranks #148 by median pay four years after graduation, and #182 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at University of Rochester worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,000.
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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.