Political Science and Government at West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 81 graduates a year
West Virginia University graduates in political science and government earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West Virginia University 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 |
| … | |||||
| 395 | Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL | $57,128 | $60,805 | #280 | — |
| 396 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $57,008 | $59,015 | #335 | — |
| 397 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV | $56,969 | $67,398 | #147 | $30,286 |
| 398 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $56,969 | $67,398 | #148 | $30,286 |
| 399 | Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | $56,954 | $58,496 | #349 | $34,307 |
| 400 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $56,792 | $57,758 | #361 | — |
| 401 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $56,749 | $63,716 | #215 | $37,401 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,286 one year after graduating and $56,969 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, West Virginia University ranks #398 by median pay four years after graduation, and #148 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at West Virginia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,431.
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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.