Political Science and Government at University of Houston
Houston, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 213 graduates a year
University of Houston graduates in political science and government earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Houston 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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| 289 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $61,617 | $69,941 | #115 | $32,699 |
| 290 | Hartwick College Oneonta, NY | $61,608 | $58,638 | #345 | $36,606 |
| 291 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $61,578 | $62,607 | #239 | $32,981 |
| 292 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $61,533 | $62,561 | #241 | $36,413 |
| 293 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $61,519 | $60,442 | #293 | $28,721 |
| 294 | University of Dallas Irving, TX | $61,484 | $62,511 | #245 | $41,639 |
| 295 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $61,466 | $64,809 | #193 | $30,345 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Houston political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,413 one year after graduating and $61,533 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Houston rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, University of Houston ranks #292 by median pay four years after graduation, and #241 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at University of Houston worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,355.
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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.