Political Science and Government at Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Wofford College graduates in political science and government earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wofford 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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| 143 | Ripon College Ripon, WI | $68,800 | $71,590 | #93 | — |
| 144 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $68,731 | $73,346 | #78 | — |
| 145 | Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-sydney, VA | $68,731 | $62,586 | #240 | $37,123 |
| 146 | Wofford College Spartanburg, SC | $68,661 | $76,134 | #60 | $34,277 |
| 147 | Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | $68,518 | $72,073 | #84 | $36,662 |
| 148 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $68,510 | $65,207 | #182 | $37,921 |
| 149 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC | $68,504 | $75,960 | #63 | $44,992 |
Other Majors at Wofford College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $86,520 | $64,267 | #269 of 349 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $79,643 | $57,335 | #203 of 452 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $78,906 | $48,055 | #43 of 84 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,576 | $51,552 | #283 of 796 |
| Biology | $61,484 | $24,287 | #293 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $61,200 | $39,499 | #65 of 225 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,036 | $34,478 | #82 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $55,044 | $30,824 | #133 of 265 |
| Psychology | $52,046 | $34,429 | #393 of 1027 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $43,428 | — |
| History | — | $30,189 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wofford College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,277 one year after graduating and $68,661 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wofford College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Wofford College ranks #146 by median pay four years after graduation, and #60 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Wofford College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,825.
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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.