Political Science and Government at John Carroll University
University Heights, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
John Carroll University graduates in political science and government earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How John Carroll 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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| 385 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $57,643 | $61,514 | #265 | $28,148 |
| 386 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $57,527 | $52,346 | #487 | $32,014 |
| 387 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $57,514 | $65,123 | #186 | $34,745 |
| 388 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $57,377 | $61,230 | #268 | $28,507 |
| 389 | Troy University Troy, AL | $57,341 | $65,087 | #187 | $46,279 |
| 390 | SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY | $57,321 | $54,558 | #447 | — |
| 391 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $57,273 | $61,462 | #266 | $32,780 |
Other Majors at John Carroll University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $91,386 | $65,098 | #97 of 368 |
| Computer Science | $88,824 | $65,716 | #253 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,546 | $62,145 | #155 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $84,728 | $55,590 | #144 of 452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,272 | $54,238 | #175 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $73,881 | $48,890 | #134 of 516 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $72,144 | $50,938 | #66 of 187 |
| Biology | $69,024 | — | #112 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $65,098 | $27,971 | #63 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $62,270 | $41,072 | #124 of 660 |
| Sociology | $57,173 | $36,845 | #123 of 462 |
| Psychology | $54,870 | $36,602 | #256 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $49,493 | $29,095 | #265 of 576 |
| Education | $45,791 | $37,978 | #53 of 71 |
| Chemistry | — | $30,087 | — |
| Philosophy | — | $17,813 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do John Carroll University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,507 one year after graduating and $57,377 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does John Carroll University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, John Carroll University ranks #388 by median pay four years after graduation, and #268 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at John Carroll University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.