Political Science and Government at Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Claflin University graduates in political science and government earn 35% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 66% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Claflin 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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| 561 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA | $42,428 | $43,150 | #558 | $26,153 |
| 562 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $41,994 | $38,212 | #564 | $36,079 |
| 563 | Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX | $41,831 | $42,530 | #559 | — |
| 564 | Claflin University Orangeburg, SC | $40,910 | $45,363 | #554 | $33,287 |
| 565 | Kean University Union, NJ | $40,805 | $35,814 | #565 | $30,436 |
Other Majors at Claflin University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,436 | $76,590 | #591 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,021 | $37,616 | #863 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,265 | — | #415 of 680 |
| Marketing | $45,502 | $26,014 | #509 of 516 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,353 | $29,424 | #643 of 660 |
| Sociology | $39,353 | $24,139 | #445 of 462 |
| Psychology | $38,625 | $27,280 | #991 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,161 | $23,156 | #641 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $37,025 | $22,642 | #607 of 610 |
| Biology | $35,502 | $25,873 | #834 of 841 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $34,128 | — | #37 of 37 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Claflin University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,287 one year after graduating and $40,910 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Claflin University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Claflin University ranks #564 by median pay four years after graduation, and #554 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Claflin University worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% 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.