by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how West Virginia University stacks up against peers offering political science & government.
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West Virginia University ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government. In particular, it placed #377 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in West Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University conferred 87 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,171 a year. This is lower than $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 in student loans. This is lower than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
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Among recent graduates, 57% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 78% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of political science & government master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in political science & government from West Virginia University identified as men.
The majority of political science & government doctoral degree graduates at West Virginia University are Black or African American. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a doctoral in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the political science & government majors at West Virginia University.
This political science & government program at West Virginia University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 98 |
West Virginia University conferred 98 completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).