Political Science and Government at Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Saint Michael's College graduates in political science and government earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saint Michael's 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 |
| … | |||||
| 396 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $57,008 | $59,015 | #335 | — |
| 397 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV | $56,969 | $67,398 | #147 | $30,286 |
| 398 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $56,969 | $67,398 | #148 | $30,286 |
| 399 | Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | $56,954 | $58,496 | #349 | $34,307 |
| 400 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $56,792 | $57,758 | #361 | — |
| 401 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $56,749 | $63,716 | #215 | $37,401 |
| 402 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $56,740 | $51,630 | #495 | $30,060 |
Other Majors at Saint Michael's College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $82,447 | $47,211 | #160 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,566 | $51,126 | #274 of 1176 |
| Biology | $64,203 | $36,327 | #214 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $59,914 | — | #76 of 225 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,313 | $30,747 | #189 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,137 | $34,348 | #79 of 576 |
| Sociology | $57,306 | $36,605 | #119 of 462 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $56,723 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,308 | $45,489 | #109 of 680 |
| Psychology | $52,589 | $36,902 | #375 of 1027 |
| History | $47,689 | — | #304 of 459 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,755 | $33,658 | #238 of 265 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saint Michael's College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,307 one year after graduating and $56,954 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saint Michael's College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Saint Michael's College ranks #399 by median pay four years after graduation, and #349 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Saint Michael's College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,434.
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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.