Political Science and Government at Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
Middlebury College graduates in political science and government earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Middlebury College 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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| 48 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $78,180 | $68,846 | #129 | $67,713 |
| 49 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,805 | $74,054 | #74 | $57,298 |
| 50 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $77,480 | $81,694 | #33 | $39,702 |
| 51 | Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | $77,444 | $79,541 | #39 | $59,026 |
| 52 | Rollins College Winter Park, FL | $76,600 | $81,531 | #35 | $36,309 |
| 53 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $76,597 | $77,900 | #45 | $43,322 |
| 54 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $76,451 | $81,585 | #34 | — |
Other Majors at Middlebury College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $128,471 | $80,158 | #52 of 349 |
| Economics | $123,477 | $85,879 | #24 of 368 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $92,728 | $68,344 | #5 of 118 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $90,917 | $44,585 | #2 of 67 |
| Sociology | $58,241 | $28,368 | #102 of 462 |
| Area Studies | $56,508 | $40,467 | #40 of 70 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | $53,914 | $34,871 | #4 of 14 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $53,518 | $46,758 | #153 of 265 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $44,142 | — |
| Psychology | — | $43,839 | — |
| History | — | $40,195 | — |
| Biology | — | $34,891 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Middlebury College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,026 one year after graduating and $77,444 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Middlebury College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Middlebury College ranks #51 by median pay four years after graduation, and #39 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Middlebury College worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,297.
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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.