Political Science and Government at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates in political science and government earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 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 |
| … | |||||
| 448 | Knox College Galesburg, IL | $54,341 | $53,390 | #467 | — |
| 449 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $54,333 | $61,521 | #263 | $23,294 |
| 450 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $54,325 | $65,913 | #172 | $29,442 |
| 451 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $54,074 | $56,267 | #404 | $39,042 |
| 452 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $54,069 | $54,972 | #436 | $26,182 |
| 453 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $54,039 | $53,093 | #473 | $32,225 |
| 454 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $54,022 | $47,414 | #542 | $30,891 |
Other Political Science and Government Credentials at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,188 | — | $24,786 |
Other Majors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Whitewater political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,042 one year after graduating and $54,074 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Whitewater rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ranks #451 by median pay four years after graduation, and #404 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,562.
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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.