Political Science and Government at Allegheny College
Meadville, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Allegheny College graduates in political science and government earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Allegheny College 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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| 313 | State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY | $60,296 | $57,389 | #378 | $29,143 |
| 314 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $60,278 | $54,849 | #437 | $36,189 |
| 315 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $60,243 | $54,817 | #438 | $36,061 |
| 316 | Allegheny College Meadville, PA | $60,241 | $61,266 | #267 | $30,834 |
| 317 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $60,089 | $52,735 | #484 | $33,397 |
| 318 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $60,073 | $65,623 | #178 | $29,728 |
| 319 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $60,025 | $52,858 | #483 | $36,577 |
Other Majors at Allegheny College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $86,069 | $58,811 | #271 of 349 |
| Economics | $79,018 | $51,722 | #190 of 368 |
| Public Health | $64,595 | $32,328 | #46 of 215 |
| Biology | $59,989 | $35,620 | #335 of 841 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,366 | $31,994 | #323 of 660 |
| History | $53,454 | $20,713 | #170 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,381 | — | #204 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $51,265 | $30,552 | #176 of 265 |
| Psychology | $48,890 | $35,218 | #610 of 1027 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $36,178 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $24,303 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $21,822 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Allegheny College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,834 one year after graduating and $60,241 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Allegheny College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Allegheny College ranks #316 by median pay four years after graduation, and #267 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Allegheny College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.