Political Science and Government at Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-sydney, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Hampden-Sydney College 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 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hampden-Sydney 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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| 142 | Pitzer College Claremont, CA | $68,831 | $62,632 | #238 | — |
| 143 | Ripon College Ripon, WI | $68,800 | $71,590 | #93 | — |
| 144 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $68,731 | $73,346 | #78 | — |
| 145 | Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-sydney, VA | $68,731 | $62,586 | #240 | $37,123 |
| 146 | Wofford College Spartanburg, SC | $68,661 | $76,134 | #60 | $34,277 |
| 147 | Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | $68,518 | $72,073 | #84 | $36,662 |
| 148 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $68,510 | $65,207 | #182 | $37,921 |
Other Majors at Hampden-Sydney College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics | $87,835 | $52,087 | #20 of 84 |
| Economics | $68,795 | $52,155 | #287 of 368 |
| Biology | $62,515 | $41,876 | #268 of 841 |
| History | $48,625 | $42,949 | #281 of 459 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hampden-Sydney College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,123 one year after graduating and $68,731 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hampden-Sydney College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Hampden-Sydney College ranks #145 by median pay four years after graduation, and #240 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Hampden-Sydney College 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 $27,000.
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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.