Political Science and Government at Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Southwestern University graduates in political science and government earn 2% less 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 Southwestern 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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| 280 | Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA | $62,045 | $54,637 | #442 | $48,690 |
| 281 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $62,040 | $59,049 | #334 | $35,154 |
| 282 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $61,971 | $64,153 | #207 | $36,794 |
| 283 | Southwestern University Georgetown, TX | $61,935 | $62,970 | #228 | $34,415 |
| 284 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $61,922 | $59,149 | #330 | $34,775 |
| 285 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $61,915 | $56,339 | #400 | $36,502 |
| 286 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $61,839 | $64,199 | #206 | $33,700 |
Other Majors at Southwestern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $71,342 | $47,056 | #67 of 271 |
| Biology | $62,928 | — | #248 of 841 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,372 | $34,050 | #187 of 660 |
| Education | $52,035 | $50,984 | #29 of 71 |
| Psychology | $50,426 | $30,373 | #492 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,338 | — | #465 of 610 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $25,060 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwestern University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,415 one year after graduating and $61,935 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwestern University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Southwestern University ranks #283 by median pay four years after graduation, and #228 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Southwestern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,149.
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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.