Political Science and Government at Willamette University
Salem, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Willamette University graduates in political science and government earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Willamette 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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| 244 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $63,458 | $64,537 | #201 | $40,730 |
| 245 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $63,443 | $58,354 | #351 | $41,474 |
| 246 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $63,437 | $62,326 | #248 | $37,007 |
| 247 | Willamette University Salem, OR | $63,407 | $63,781 | #212 | $35,162 |
| 248 | Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | $63,405 | $62,447 | #247 | $37,327 |
| 249 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $63,354 | $63,727 | #213 | $39,157 |
| 250 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $63,354 | $63,727 | #214 | $39,157 |
Other Majors at Willamette University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $100,650 | $80,077 | #166 of 349 |
| Physics | $89,506 | — | #26 of 107 |
| Chemistry | $79,592 | — | #21 of 209 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $70,412 | $31,472 | #43 of 660 |
| Economics | $63,255 | $45,993 | #334 of 368 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,337 | — | #131 of 610 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,657 | $28,697 | #138 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,060 | $32,863 | #253 of 576 |
| Biology | $45,197 | $25,100 | #787 of 841 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $44,870 | — | #231 of 299 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $32,256 | — | #391 of 423 |
| Psychology | — | $29,678 | — |
| Sociology | — | $29,312 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $27,044 | — |
| History | — | $22,555 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Willamette University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,162 one year after graduating and $63,407 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Willamette University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Willamette University ranks #247 by median pay four years after graduation, and #212 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Willamette University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,915.
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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.