Political Science and Government at Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Muhlenberg College graduates in political science and government earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Muhlenberg 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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| 166 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $66,756 | $67,891 | #140 | — |
| 167 | SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY | $66,670 | $63,456 | #218 | $27,814 |
| 168 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY | $66,572 | $63,363 | #221 | $32,295 |
| 169 | Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | $66,540 | $67,672 | #141 | $25,058 |
| 170 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $66,535 | $68,932 | #127 | — |
| 171 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $66,527 | $68,358 | #134 | $42,481 |
| 172 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $66,527 | $68,358 | #135 | $42,481 |
Other Majors at Muhlenberg College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $105,494 | $68,852 | #32 of 796 |
| Mathematics | $100,869 | — | #24 of 309 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $94,403 | $61,304 | #87 of 452 |
| Economics | $93,760 | $59,122 | #89 of 368 |
| Biology | $83,215 | $27,005 | #14 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,360 | $56,434 | #172 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $60,778 | $24,828 | #87 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,473 | $29,950 | #204 of 660 |
| Dance | $56,503 | $26,415 | #3 of 58 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $42,092 | $17,150 | #94 of 255 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,161 | $17,062 | #499 of 576 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $29,250 | — |
| Public Health | — | $20,900 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Muhlenberg College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,058 one year after graduating and $66,540 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Muhlenberg College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Muhlenberg College ranks #169 by median pay four years after graduation, and #141 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Muhlenberg College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,909.
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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.