Political Science and Government at Furman University
Greenville, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 58 graduates a year
Furman University graduates in political science and government earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Furman 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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| 67 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $75,005 | $71,389 | #94 | $49,759 |
| 68 | Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA | $74,822 | $76,095 | #62 | $45,928 |
| 69 | Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN | $74,623 | $80,057 | #37 | — |
| 70 | Furman University Greenville, SC | $74,476 | $82,582 | #30 | $34,473 |
| 71 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $74,437 | $65,327 | #181 | $42,688 |
| 72 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $74,419 | $70,831 | #98 | $41,809 |
| 73 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $74,308 | $70,726 | #100 | $43,238 |
Other Majors at Furman University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,099 | $49,008 | #286 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $64,014 | $41,766 | #99 of 660 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $61,904 | — | #39 of 61 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,280 | — | #72 of 225 |
| Psychology | $57,264 | $29,395 | #158 of 1027 |
| Economics | — | $55,615 | — |
| Music | $52,225 | — | #45 of 268 |
| Biology | — | $28,801 | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | $16,583 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Furman University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,473 one year after graduating and $74,476 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Furman University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Furman University ranks #70 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Furman University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% 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.