Political Science and Government at Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Wittenberg University graduates in political science and government earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Wittenberg 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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| 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 |
| 548 | St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX | $46,620 | $47,399 | #543 | $36,392 |
| 549 | Wittenberg University Springfield, OH | $46,577 | $49,705 | #523 | — |
| 550 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $45,270 | $40,757 | #561 | $41,383 |
| 551 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | $45,265 | $47,727 | #540 | $30,494 |
| 552 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $44,895 | $45,645 | #553 | $24,804 |
Other Majors at Wittenberg University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $95,069 | — | #82 of 452 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $72,289 | — | #25 of 610 |
| Marketing | $69,280 | $48,832 | #201 of 516 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,481 | — | #610 of 796 |
| Business/Commerce | $62,936 | — | #179 of 271 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,711 | $36,715 | #252 of 660 |
| Biology | $53,304 | $38,072 | #592 of 841 |
| Psychology | $50,147 | — | #506 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $44,809 | — | #388 of 462 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,325 | $36,752 | #514 of 680 |
| History | $43,712 | — | #398 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,078 | — | #502 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wittenberg University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn $46,577 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wittenberg University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Wittenberg University ranks #549 by median pay four years after graduation, and #523 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Wittenberg University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293).
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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.