Political Science and Government at Hampton University
Hampton, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Hampton University graduates in political science and government earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hampton 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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| 214 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $64,438 | $56,556 | #398 | $30,366 |
| 215 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $64,361 | $59,198 | #327 | $39,220 |
| 216 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $64,353 | $58,557 | #346 | $37,091 |
| 217 | Hampton University Hampton, VA | $64,293 | $58,545 | #347 | $37,200 |
| 218 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $64,270 | $61,172 | #269 | $33,251 |
| 219 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $64,258 | $61,160 | #270 | $34,058 |
| 220 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $64,231 | $61,135 | #271 | $31,005 |
Other Majors at Hampton University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,216 | $69,303 | #219 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $82,252 | — | #112 of 1176 |
| Journalism | $61,675 | $28,324 | #39 of 187 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $54,437 | $37,179 | #190 of 476 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $54,286 | — | #164 of 215 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,602 | $31,335 | #373 of 660 |
| Biology | $49,539 | $30,359 | #698 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,610 | $27,633 | #454 of 610 |
| Marketing | $47,479 | $32,511 | #503 of 516 |
| Psychology | $45,749 | $29,154 | #766 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hampton University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,200 one year after graduating and $64,293 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hampton University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Hampton University ranks #217 by median pay four years after graduation, and #347 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Hampton University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.