Political Science and Government at Lander University
Greenwood, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Lander University graduates in political science and government earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Lander 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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| 514 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $50,277 | $52,885 | #482 | $37,875 |
| 515 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | $50,233 | $53,416 | #465 | $28,617 |
| 516 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $50,169 | $54,804 | #439 | $31,012 |
| 517 | Lander University Greenwood, SC | $50,079 | $55,530 | #426 | — |
| 518 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $50,070 | $54,696 | #441 | $27,600 |
| 519 | Lawrence University Appleton, WI | $50,021 | $52,049 | #489 | — |
| 520 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $50,006 | $50,841 | #511 | $31,550 |
Other Majors at Lander University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,458 | $78,485 | #875 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $59,232 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,512 | $37,208 | #1035 of 1176 |
| Biology | $51,767 | $32,422 | #632 of 841 |
| Sociology | $44,287 | $31,243 | #393 of 462 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,637 | $39,601 | #552 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $43,098 | $27,155 | #571 of 610 |
| History | $41,783 | $36,613 | #424 of 459 |
| Psychology | $41,110 | $26,626 | #944 of 1027 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,202 | $21,605 | #248 of 423 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,428 | $25,204 | #453 of 476 |
| English Language and Literature | $36,568 | — | #548 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $25,271 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lander University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn $50,079 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lander University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Lander University ranks #517 by median pay four years after graduation, and #426 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Lander University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293).
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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.