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Political Science & Government at West Virginia University

If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, take a look at what West Virginia University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 98 political science & government degrees were awarded at West Virginia University.

Studying Online at West Virginia University

Distance learning is available at West Virginia University. Of 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at West Virginia University

These rankings give you a sense of how West Virginia University’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	West Virginia	#4 of 5
Best Value	West Virginia	#4 of 5
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#32 of 151
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#74 of 151
Best Value	Nationwide	#188 of 676
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#441 of 677

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	West Virginia	#4 of 5
Best Value	West Virginia	#4 of 5
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#32 of 151
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#74 of 151
Best Value	Nationwide	#188 of 676
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#441 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from West Virginia University

Graduates of West Virginia University’s Political Science & Government program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,507
2 years	$30,554
3 years	$37,760
4 years	$51,171
5 years	$59,257

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from West Virginia University earn a median of $51,171, compared with $61,939 for all West Virginia University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from West Virginia University is $23,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Political Science & Government graduates at West Virginia University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at West Virginia University are 40% women (39) and 60% men (59).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia University

Among the 87 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at West Virginia University, 43% were women (37) and 57% were men (50).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	70
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 16% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, lower than the national average of 41%.*

Political Science & Government Master’s Program at West Virginia University

Among the 9 master’s political science & government degrees awarded at West Virginia University, 22% were women (2) and 78% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
International (Nonresident)	3

Political Science & Government Doctoral Program at West Virginia University

Among the 2 doctoral political science & government degrees awarded at West Virginia University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government doctoral degree recipients at West Virginia University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Political Science & Government doctoral degree recipients at West Virginia University, higher than the national average of 16%.*

*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 West Virginia University

The Political Science & Government program at West Virginia University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Political Science	98

Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at West Virginia University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Political Science & Government graduates, 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.