Political Science and Government at Wake Forest University
Winston-salem, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 119 graduates a year
Wake Forest University graduates in political science and government earn 35% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wake Forest 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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| 26 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $87,869 | $86,331 | #21 | $56,022 |
| 27 | Rice University Houston, TX | $87,804 | $89,271 | #19 | $54,728 |
| 28 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $86,537 | $76,205 | #59 | $46,764 |
| 29 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $85,668 | $91,934 | #15 | $47,161 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Wake Forest University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $146,608 | — | #3 of 126 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $145,996 | $85,944 | #6 of 452 |
| Business/Commerce | $118,167 | $76,722 | #4 of 271 |
| Computer Science | $115,493 | $75,625 | #91 of 349 |
| Economics | $98,209 | $56,416 | #72 of 368 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $79,599 | $21,192 | #5 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $77,984 | $42,055 | #14 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $77,847 | $31,449 | #5 of 576 |
| Psychology | $64,814 | $34,823 | #41 of 1027 |
| Biology | $63,292 | $30,666 | #234 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,875 | — | #66 of 225 |
| Sociology | $60,635 | $46,257 | #76 of 462 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wake Forest University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,161 one year after graduating and $85,668 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wake Forest University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Wake Forest University ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Wake Forest University worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
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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.