Political Science and Government at Presbyterian College
Clinton, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Presbyterian College graduates in political science and government earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Presbyterian College 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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| 391 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $57,273 | $61,462 | #266 | $32,780 |
| 392 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $57,256 | $59,578 | #315 | $35,281 |
| 393 | Ashland University Ashland, OH | $57,165 | $61,004 | #274 | $44,455 |
| 394 | Presbyterian College Clinton, SC | $57,154 | $63,375 | #220 | $34,712 |
| 395 | Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL | $57,128 | $60,805 | #280 | — |
| 396 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $57,008 | $59,015 | #335 | — |
| 397 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV | $56,969 | $67,398 | #147 | $30,286 |
Other Majors at Presbyterian College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,278 | $41,228 | #472 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $48,208 | $23,510 | #639 of 1027 |
| History | $45,470 | $35,265 | #368 of 459 |
| Biology | — | $30,034 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Presbyterian College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,712 one year after graduating and $57,154 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Presbyterian College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Presbyterian College ranks #394 by median pay four years after graduation, and #220 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Presbyterian College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% 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.