Political Science and Government at Rhodes College
Memphis, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Rhodes College graduates in political science and government earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rhodes 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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| 100 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $72,375 | $65,857 | #173 | $31,033 |
| 101 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $72,263 | $65,755 | #176 | $40,056 |
| 102 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $72,173 | $65,720 | #177 | $41,317 |
| 103 | Rhodes College Memphis, TN | $72,062 | $78,720 | #44 | $35,537 |
| 104 | University of Scranton Scranton, PA | $72,038 | $73,263 | #79 | — |
| 105 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $72,001 | $77,267 | #53 | $41,200 |
| 106 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $71,791 | $73,735 | #75 | $43,988 |
Other Majors at Rhodes College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $82,950 | $57,814 | #156 of 368 |
| Computer Science | $78,973 | $60,225 | #306 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $77,838 | $58,550 | #183 of 1176 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $56,744 | $23,835 | #92 of 118 |
| Biology | $50,036 | $28,901 | #685 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $49,042 | — | #281 of 576 |
| Psychology | — | $37,563 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $35,556 | — |
| History | — | $29,279 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rhodes College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,537 one year after graduating and $72,062 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rhodes College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Rhodes College ranks #103 by median pay four years after graduation, and #44 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Rhodes College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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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.