Political Science and Government at Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Dickinson 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 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dickinson 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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| 325 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $59,939 | $54,580 | #444 | $31,700 |
| 326 | Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $59,909 | $69,349 | #122 | $26,281 |
| 327 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $59,848 | $60,866 | #277 | $36,011 |
| 328 | Dickinson College Carlisle, PA | $59,834 | $60,852 | #278 | $37,507 |
| 329 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $59,787 | $54,402 | #449 | $32,168 |
| 330 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $59,571 | $58,528 | #348 | $34,519 |
| 331 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $59,558 | $54,194 | #452 | $25,837 |
Other Majors at Dickinson College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Business | $84,990 | $60,553 | #26 of 115 |
| Economics | $78,378 | $53,990 | #194 of 368 |
| Area Studies | $63,874 | $32,722 | #24 of 70 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $62,570 | — | #72 of 118 |
| Public Policy Analysis | — | $61,592 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $59,045 | $39,694 | #83 of 225 |
| Psychology | $58,706 | $37,227 | #122 of 1027 |
| History | $57,699 | — | #85 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $57,603 | $25,510 | #91 of 576 |
| Biology | $57,103 | $23,097 | #451 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,597 | $27,663 | #139 of 265 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | — | $44,383 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $35,305 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dickinson College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,507 one year after graduating and $59,834 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dickinson College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Dickinson College ranks #328 by median pay four years after graduation, and #278 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Dickinson 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 $19,000.
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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.