Political Science and Government at Widener University
Chester, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Widener University graduates in political science and government earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Widener 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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| 472 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $53,252 | $50,867 | #510 | $35,354 |
| 473 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $52,852 | $59,340 | #323 | $38,063 |
| 474 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $52,834 | $54,737 | #440 | $26,635 |
| 475 | Widener University Chester, PA | $52,765 | $53,662 | #459 | — |
| 476 | Stetson University Deland, FL | $52,667 | $56,057 | #409 | $26,839 |
| 477 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $52,569 | $60,867 | #276 | $33,947 |
| 478 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $52,564 | $51,644 | #494 | $31,786 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Widener University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn $52,765 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Widener University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Widener University ranks #475 by median pay four years after graduation, and #459 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Widener University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% 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.