Political Science and Government at Lafayette College
Easton, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 71 graduates a year
Lafayette College graduates in political science and government earn 39% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lafayette 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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| 22 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $88,339 | $77,792 | #47 | $56,817 |
| 23 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $88,088 | $77,571 | #49 | $47,029 |
| 24 | Hamilton College Clinton, NY | $88,019 | $83,776 | #29 | $58,807 |
| 25 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $87,904 | $89,399 | #18 | $48,112 |
| 26 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $87,869 | $86,331 | #21 | $56,022 |
| 27 | Rice University Houston, TX | $87,804 | $89,271 | #19 | $54,728 |
| 28 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $86,537 | $76,205 | #59 | $46,764 |
Other Majors at Lafayette College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | $115,726 | $79,602 | #5 of 158 |
| Economics | $112,864 | $68,164 | #39 of 368 |
| Engineering | $104,222 | $76,507 | #9 of 57 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $101,348 | $72,481 | #32 of 318 |
| Biology | $82,109 | $41,885 | #20 of 841 |
| Psychology | $73,435 | $36,235 | #15 of 1027 |
| Civil Engineering | — | $70,391 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $58,433 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $53,050 | — | #172 of 576 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | — | $43,321 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lafayette College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,112 one year after graduating and $87,904 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lafayette College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Lafayette College ranks #25 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Lafayette College worth it?
Its graduates earn 39% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,640.
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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.