Political Science and Government at University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
University of Central Oklahoma graduates in political science and government earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Central Oklahoma 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 |
| … | |||||
| 470 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $53,378 | $48,570 | #533 | $30,291 |
| 471 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA | $53,285 | $46,923 | #547 | $32,669 |
| 472 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $53,252 | $50,867 | #510 | $35,354 |
| 473 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $52,852 | $59,340 | #323 | $38,063 |
| 474 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $52,834 | $54,737 | #440 | $26,635 |
| 475 | Widener University Chester, PA | $52,765 | $53,662 | #459 | — |
| 476 | Stetson University Deland, FL | $52,667 | $56,057 | #409 | $26,839 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Central Oklahoma political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,063 one year after graduating and $52,852 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Central Oklahoma rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, University of Central Oklahoma ranks #473 by median pay four years after graduation, and #323 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at University of Central Oklahoma worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.