Political Science and Government at Bryant University
Smithfield, RI · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Bryant University graduates in political science and government earn 24% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bryant 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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| 43 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,692 | $69,831 | #116 | $51,537 |
| 44 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $79,502 | $69,664 | #118 | $55,247 |
| 45 | DePauw University Greencastle, IN | $79,117 | $84,878 | #24 | $44,224 |
| 46 | Bryant University Smithfield, RI | $78,579 | $77,392 | #52 | $41,112 |
| 47 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $78,310 | $71,308 | #95 | $45,875 |
| 48 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $78,180 | $68,846 | #129 | $67,713 |
| 49 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,805 | $74,054 | #74 | $57,298 |
Other Majors at Bryant University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $100,692 | — | #114 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $97,515 | $64,665 | #64 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $90,499 | $61,993 | #103 of 452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $89,929 | $65,045 | #55 of 1176 |
| International Business | $89,409 | $65,237 | #20 of 115 |
| Applied Mathematics | $86,595 | $64,954 | #24 of 45 |
| Marketing | $78,181 | $50,727 | #90 of 516 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $76,241 | $62,176 | #44 of 187 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $68,518 | $45,071 | #69 of 660 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | $60,162 | — |
| Economics | — | $52,020 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bryant University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,112 one year after graduating and $78,579 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bryant University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Bryant University ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #52 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Bryant University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
← All data for Bryant University · 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.