Political Science and Government at Washington & Jefferson College
Washington, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Washington & Jefferson College graduates in political science and government earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington & Jefferson 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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| 251 | Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | $63,347 | $67,601 | #142 | $41,710 |
| 252 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $63,318 | $57,615 | #364 | $31,976 |
| 253 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $63,279 | $64,993 | #188 | $31,594 |
| 254 | Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA | $63,258 | $64,334 | #204 | $39,484 |
| 255 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $63,184 | $60,138 | #299 | $29,577 |
| 256 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $63,178 | $71,712 | #89 | $32,228 |
| 257 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $63,131 | $55,593 | #425 | $34,499 |
Other Majors at Washington & Jefferson College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $83,516 | $59,401 | #207 of 796 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $79,272 | — | #307 of 459 |
| Economics | $72,305 | $50,402 | #242 of 368 |
| Business/Commerce | $72,219 | $45,911 | #60 of 271 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $68,066 | $39,584 | #71 of 660 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $61,972 | $19,700 | #58 of 225 |
| Psychology | $57,026 | $29,363 | #168 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,646 | $37,046 | #226 of 576 |
| Biology | — | $29,926 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington & Jefferson College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,484 one year after graduating and $63,258 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington & Jefferson College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Washington & Jefferson College ranks #254 by median pay four years after graduation, and #204 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Washington & Jefferson College worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more 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.