Political Science and Government at Norwich University
Northfield, VT · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Norwich University graduates in political science and government earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Norwich 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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| 103 | Rhodes College Memphis, TN | $72,062 | $78,720 | #44 | $35,537 |
| 104 | University of Scranton Scranton, PA | $72,038 | $73,263 | #79 | — |
| 105 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $72,001 | $77,267 | #53 | $41,200 |
| 106 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $71,791 | $73,735 | #75 | $43,988 |
| 107 | Benedictine University Lisle, IL | $71,749 | $70,493 | #103 | — |
| 108 | Roanoke College Salem, VA | $71,604 | $65,202 | #183 | — |
| 109 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $71,601 | $76,815 | #57 | $39,708 |
Other Majors at Norwich University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | — | $98,551 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $90,628 | $60,988 | #37 of 99 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,054 | $74,283 | #507 of 966 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | $85,184 | $73,947 | #2 of 5 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $82,477 | $48,799 | #307 of 318 |
| Construction Management | $76,175 | $46,751 | #55 of 57 |
| Civil Engineering | $75,713 | $44,884 | #224 of 233 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,203 | $46,409 | #279 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $70,075 | $43,523 | #25 of 660 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $68,004 | $43,621 | #50 of 118 |
| History | $66,185 | $42,940 | #29 of 459 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $65,497 | $37,161 | #86 of 660 |
| Biology | $63,374 | — | #230 of 841 |
| Architecture | $58,534 | — | #75 of 78 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,456 | $33,805 | #271 of 610 |
| Psychology | $53,775 | $41,164 | #312 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Norwich University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,988 one year after graduating and $71,791 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Norwich University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Norwich University ranks #106 by median pay four years after graduation, and #75 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Norwich University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,818.
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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.