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Political Science & Government Schools in West Virginia

45 Political Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Political Science & Government major is the 41st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in West Virginia

Political Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 42
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, a political science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of political science majors in West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 77.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 13.3%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in West Virginia

2,080 people in the state and 515,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to political science.

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Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in West Virginia

A typical salary for a political science grad in the state is $68,430, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in West Virginia that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $10,563. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,355. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

#3

Marshall University

Huntington
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. This public school has an average net price of $8,351.

Political Science & Government Careers in WV

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Economics Professors 17% $80,350
Political Science Professors 13% $58,610
Managers 6% $69,210
Economists 0% $65,350

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to political science.

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Geography & Cartography 24
Economics 8
Sociology 6
Criminology 3

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

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