Political Science and Government at Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Central Washington 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 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central Washington 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 |
| … | |||||
| 212 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $64,605 | $58,786 | #341 | $27,624 |
| 213 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $64,525 | $56,633 | #396 | $26,042 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Washington University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,220 one year after graduating and $64,361 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Washington University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Central Washington University ranks #215 by median pay four years after graduation, and #327 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Central Washington 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 $14,385.
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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.