Political Science and Government at St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
St. Mary's University graduates in political science and government earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How St. Mary's 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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| 545 | St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY | $47,296 | $45,016 | #555 | $34,334 |
| 546 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $47,035 | $48,691 | #532 | $26,576 |
| 547 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $47,015 | $43,306 | #557 | $29,142 |
| 548 | St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX | $46,620 | $47,399 | #543 | $36,392 |
| 549 | Wittenberg University Springfield, OH | $46,577 | $49,705 | #523 | — |
| 550 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $45,270 | $40,757 | #561 | $41,383 |
| 551 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | $45,265 | $47,727 | #540 | $30,494 |
Other Majors at St. Mary's University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $82,753 | $48,018 | #166 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,100 | — | #240 of 796 |
| Computer Engineering | $78,406 | — | #186 of 189 |
| Marketing | $66,151 | $46,438 | #270 of 516 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $52,553 | $27,978 | #331 of 610 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,014 | $39,752 | #215 of 576 |
| Criminology | $48,731 | $33,978 | #99 of 113 |
| Biology | $46,873 | $20,104 | #759 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,782 | $30,237 | #564 of 660 |
| Psychology | $41,580 | $28,175 | #930 of 1027 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $39,105 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St. Mary's University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,392 one year after graduating and $46,620 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St. Mary's University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, St. Mary's University ranks #548 by median pay four years after graduation, and #543 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at St. Mary's University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,250.
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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.