Political Science and Government at Trinity University
San Antonio, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
Trinity University graduates in political science and government earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Trinity 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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| 128 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $69,317 | $60,838 | #279 | $40,229 |
| 129 | Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY | $69,091 | $65,760 | #175 | $42,756 |
| 130 | Washington College Chestertown, MD | $69,018 | $60,571 | #288 | $36,741 |
| 131 | Trinity University San Antonio, TX | $68,934 | $70,086 | #113 | $27,601 |
| 132 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA | $68,918 | $70,090 | #105 | $41,201 |
| 133 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre Dallas, PA | $68,918 | $70,090 | #106 | $41,201 |
| 134 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Altoona, PA | $68,918 | $70,090 | #107 | $41,201 |
Other Majors at Trinity University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $98,708 | $77,311 | #125 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $96,844 | — | #69 of 796 |
| Engineering Science | $86,823 | $74,063 | #7 of 9 |
| Marketing | $84,347 | $55,928 | #52 of 516 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $81,363 | — | #177 of 452 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $68,095 | $55,887 | #110 of 126 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,494 | $34,589 | #179 of 660 |
| Economics | — | $57,482 | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | $25,216 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Trinity University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,601 one year after graduating and $68,934 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Trinity University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Trinity University ranks #131 by median pay four years after graduation, and #113 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Trinity University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,953.
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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.