Political Science and Government at The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
The College of Wooster graduates in political science and government earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The College of Wooster 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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| 206 | College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN | $64,777 | $61,876 | #257 | $35,104 |
| 207 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $64,762 | $59,652 | #311 | $38,435 |
| 208 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH | $64,762 | $59,652 | #312 | $38,435 |
| 209 | The College of Wooster Wooster, OH | $64,760 | $69,109 | #125 | $38,727 |
| 210 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $64,756 | $56,831 | #389 | $33,549 |
| 211 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $64,747 | $69,422 | #121 | $37,722 |
| 212 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $64,605 | $58,786 | #341 | $27,624 |
Other Majors at The College of Wooster by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $86,578 | — | #55 of 309 |
| Economics | $79,310 | — | #188 of 368 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $60,884 | $39,527 | #152 of 660 |
| Psychology | $60,250 | — | #98 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $56,115 | $32,462 | #144 of 462 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,456 | $30,746 | #118 of 576 |
| History | $48,903 | $28,013 | #275 of 459 |
| Biology | — | $32,462 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $29,942 | — |
| Philosophy | — | $27,174 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The College of Wooster political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,727 one year after graduating and $64,760 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The College of Wooster rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, The College of Wooster ranks #209 by median pay four years after graduation, and #125 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at The College of Wooster worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,784.
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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.