Political Science and Government at Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Winthrop University graduates in political science and government earn 31% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Winthrop 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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| 556 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $43,786 | $49,579 | #527 | $35,899 |
| 557 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $43,706 | $49,610 | #525 | — |
| 558 | University of Charleston Charleston, WV | $43,601 | $51,582 | #496 | — |
| 559 | Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC | $43,566 | $48,308 | #535 | $21,165 |
| 560 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $43,544 | $38,218 | #563 | — |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Winthrop University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,165 one year after graduating and $43,566 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Winthrop University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Winthrop University ranks #559 by median pay four years after graduation, and #535 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Winthrop University worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% 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.