Political Science and Government at Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Randolph-Macon College graduates in political science and government earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Randolph-Macon 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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| 109 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $71,601 | $76,815 | #57 | $39,708 |
| 110 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $71,160 | $82,373 | #31 | $41,265 |
| 111 | Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | $71,139 | $73,643 | #76 | $32,340 |
| 112 | Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | $71,111 | $64,753 | #197 | $41,684 |
| 113 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $71,022 | $64,625 | #199 | $40,460 |
| 114 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $70,877 | $73,372 | #77 | $39,842 |
| 115 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $70,727 | $76,130 | #61 | $34,337 |
Other Majors at Randolph-Macon College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $71,844 | $51,366 | #62 of 271 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $61,867 | $40,328 | #130 of 660 |
| Biology | $58,821 | $33,361 | #379 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,186 | — | #146 of 265 |
| Psychology | $53,687 | $35,967 | #314 of 1027 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $49,557 | — |
| Sociology | $48,275 | $39,656 | #332 of 462 |
| English Language and Literature | $47,804 | $27,110 | #320 of 576 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $43,825 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Randolph-Macon College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,684 one year after graduating and $71,111 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Randolph-Macon College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Randolph-Macon College ranks #112 by median pay four years after graduation, and #197 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Randolph-Macon College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% 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.