Political Science and Government at Rice University
Houston, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Rice University graduates in political science and government earn 39% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Rice 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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| 24 | Hamilton College Clinton, NY | $88,019 | $83,776 | #29 | $58,807 |
| 25 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $87,904 | $89,399 | #18 | $48,112 |
| 26 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $87,869 | $86,331 | #21 | $56,022 |
| 27 | Rice University Houston, TX | $87,804 | $89,271 | #19 | $54,728 |
| 28 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $86,537 | $76,205 | #59 | $46,764 |
| 29 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $85,668 | $91,934 | #15 | $47,161 |
| 30 | Brown University Providence, RI | $85,388 | $84,098 | #28 | $54,634 |
Other Majors at Rice University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $182,443 | $131,154 | #6 of 459 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $136,656 | $96,751 | #8 of 258 |
| Economics | $129,575 | $78,814 | #17 of 368 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $121,099 | $88,307 | #2 of 118 |
| Chemical Engineering | $113,605 | $87,830 | #9 of 158 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $108,970 | $82,899 | #12 of 318 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $87,404 | $51,110 | #1 of 610 |
| Cognitive Science | $66,913 | $47,459 | #17 of 19 |
| Mathematics | — | $50,286 | — |
| Psychology | — | $41,299 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rice University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,728 one year after graduating and $87,804 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rice University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Rice University ranks #27 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Rice University worth it?
Its graduates earn 39% more 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.