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Political Science & Government at American Public University System

What traits are you looking for in a school for Political Science & Government, consider the program at American Public University System. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

American Public University System is in Charles Town, WV.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 115 political science & government degrees were awarded at American Public University System.

Online & Distance Learning at American Public University System

American Public University System delivers its programs entirely online, so Political Science & Government coursework can be completed remotely.

Political Science & Government Rankings at American Public University System

Use these rankings to compare American Public University System’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	West Virginia	#1 of 5
Best Value	West Virginia	#1 of 5
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#4 of 151
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#43 of 151
Best Value	Nationwide	#79 of 676
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#304 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from American Public University System

Graduates of American Public University System’s Political Science & Government program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$47,424
2 years	$57,269
3 years	$57,127
4 years	$75,067
5 years	$85,034

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from American Public University System take home a median $75,067, compared with $59,701 for all American Public University System graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Political Science & Government graduates from American Public University System stands at $18,304.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at American Public University System, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at American Public University System are 22% women (25) and 78% men (90).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at American Public University System

Among the 80 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at American Public University System, 16% were women (13) and 84% were men (67).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at American Public University System.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	45
Hispanic / Latino	13
Black / African American	9
Asian	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	7

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at American Public University System, below the national average of 41%.*

Political Science & Government Master’s Program at American Public University System

Among the 35 master’s political science & government degrees awarded at American Public University System, 34% were women (12) and 66% were men (23).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at American Public University System.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	4
American Indian / Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 43% of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at American Public University System, above the national average of 29%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Political Science & Government Concentrations at American Public University System

The Political Science & Government program at American Public University System offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Political Science	115

Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at American Public University System work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Political Science & Government majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Environmental Economists	$86,726
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Economists	$73,611

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.