Political Science and Government at North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
North Carolina Central University graduates in political science and government earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Carolina Central 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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| 541 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $47,796 | $52,998 | #476 | $35,798 |
| 542 | Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA | $47,374 | $48,180 | #536 | $26,037 |
| 543 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $47,341 | $51,712 | #493 | $38,094 |
| 544 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $47,317 | $50,778 | #514 | $24,948 |
| 545 | St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY | $47,296 | $45,016 | #555 | $34,334 |
| 546 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $47,035 | $48,691 | #532 | $26,576 |
| 547 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $47,015 | $43,306 | #557 | $29,142 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Carolina Central University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,948 one year after graduating and $47,317 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Carolina Central University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, North Carolina Central University ranks #544 by median pay four years after graduation, and #514 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at North Carolina Central University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,000.
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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.