Political Science and Government at Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
Swarthmore College graduates in political science and government earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Swarthmore 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 |
| … | |||||
| 361 | Aurora University Aurora, IL | $58,503 | $57,479 | #375 | — |
| 362 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $58,499 | $51,514 | #501 | — |
| 363 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $58,432 | $60,489 | #291 | $29,275 |
| 364 | Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA | $58,372 | $59,365 | #322 | $40,449 |
| 365 | Emmanuel College Boston, MA | $58,364 | $51,396 | #503 | $38,004 |
| 366 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $58,347 | $59,339 | #324 | $38,567 |
| 367 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $58,306 | $53,055 | #474 | $34,799 |
Other Majors at Swarthmore College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $150,942 | $103,686 | #13 of 459 |
| Economics | $128,051 | $76,944 | #20 of 368 |
| Engineering | $78,519 | — | #51 of 57 |
| Mathematics | — | $72,656 | — |
| Biology | $57,754 | $41,122 | #424 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Swarthmore College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,449 one year after graduating and $58,372 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Swarthmore College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Swarthmore College ranks #364 by median pay four years after graduation, and #322 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Swarthmore College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293).
← All data for Swarthmore College · Methodology
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.