Political Science and Government at Misericordia University
Dallas, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Misericordia University graduates in political science and government earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Misericordia 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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| 526 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $49,440 | $47,057 | #546 | $28,846 |
| 527 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $49,349 | $51,350 | #505 | $36,036 |
| 528 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $49,078 | $57,834 | #359 | — |
| 529 | Misericordia University Dallas, PA | $48,992 | $49,825 | #520 | $37,560 |
| 530 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $48,987 | $52,276 | #488 | $26,574 |
| 531 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $48,896 | $51,555 | #499 | $35,358 |
| 532 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $48,840 | $53,352 | #468 | $34,635 |
Other Majors at Misericordia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,523 | $78,428 | #415 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $79,580 | $65,521 | #76 of 253 |
| Biology | $78,107 | — | #32 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,833 | $41,076 | #290 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $72,572 | — | #20 of 1027 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $71,798 | $46,683 | #436 of 796 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $71,314 | $53,479 | #64 of 275 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $68,418 | — | #38 of 156 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $42,793 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $35,836 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Misericordia University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,560 one year after graduating and $48,992 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Misericordia University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Misericordia University ranks #529 by median pay four years after graduation, and #520 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Misericordia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% 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.