Political Science and Government at Haverford College
Haverford, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Haverford College graduates in political science and government earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Haverford 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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| 272 | Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | $62,372 | $63,414 | #219 | — |
| 273 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $62,301 | $56,690 | #393 | $33,040 |
| 274 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $62,298 | $56,687 | #394 | $21,674 |
| 275 | Haverford College Haverford, PA | $62,242 | $63,301 | #223 | — |
| 276 | Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | $62,218 | $59,431 | #318 | $38,463 |
| 277 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $62,216 | $66,221 | #169 | $33,867 |
| 278 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $62,182 | $56,622 | #397 | $34,080 |
Other Majors at Haverford College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $112,050 | — | #42 of 368 |
| Psychology | $63,040 | — | #56 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Haverford College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn $62,242 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Haverford College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Haverford College ranks #275 by median pay four years after graduation, and #223 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Haverford College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% 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.