Political Science and Government at Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA · Master's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Regent University graduates in political science and government earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Regent University Compares for Political Science and Government
All 16 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 | $118,381 | $103,893 | #1 | $96,306 |
| 2 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $106,674 | $93,474 | #2 | $72,470 |
| 3 | American University Washington, DC | $98,567 | $86,370 | #5 | $60,976 |
| 4 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $86,694 | $92,275 | #3 | — |
| 5 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $86,137 | $78,436 | #7 | $68,741 |
| 6 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $79,929 | $70,039 | #9 | $73,347 |
| 7 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $76,608 | $81,539 | #6 | $46,645 |
| 8 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $76,243 | $74,908 | #8 | $52,565 |
| 9 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $74,802 | $88,495 | #4 | $69,309 |
| 10 | Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | $70,319 | $64,032 | #10 | $64,493 |
| 11 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $68,469 | $63,067 | #12 | $50,087 |
| 12 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $68,463 | $60,089 | #15 | $48,847 |
| 13 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $68,463 | $60,089 | #16 | $48,847 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Regent University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,493 one year after graduating and $70,319 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Regent University rank for political science and government?
Among 16 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Regent University ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Regent University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for political science and government ($78,850), and the median federal debt at graduation is $33,200.
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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.