Political Science and Government at Roanoke College
Salem, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Roanoke College graduates in political science and government earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Roanoke 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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| 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 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Roanoke College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies | $76,198 | $36,220 | #18 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,323 | $45,557 | #396 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $65,112 | $27,304 | #61 of 610 |
| Sociology | $59,580 | $38,983 | #89 of 462 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,040 | — | #211 of 660 |
| Biology | $55,246 | $37,458 | #520 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,957 | $39,588 | #135 of 265 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $50,074 | — | #32 of 63 |
| Psychology | $49,018 | $32,550 | #602 of 1027 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $43,974 | $19,925 | #83 of 137 |
| History | $41,210 | $25,940 | #430 of 459 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Roanoke College political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn $71,604 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Roanoke College rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Roanoke College ranks #108 by median pay four years after graduation, and #183 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Roanoke College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293).
← All data for Roanoke College · Methodology
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.