Compare to Similar Programs in West Virginia

Political Science and Government bachelors's programs at peer institutions in West Virginia (13 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Davis & Elkins College
American Public University System$56,763$73,582$18,3040.32
Fairmont State University$34,992$25,8780.74
West Virginia University Institute of Technology$30,286$51,171$23,2500.77
West Virginia University$30,286$51,171$23,2500.77
National Median$35,627$23,5000.66

Other Political Science and Government Programs in West Virginia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across West Virginia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
American Public University System
Charles Town
$8,400$56,763$18,304
Fairmont State University
Fairmont
$8,454$34,992$25,878
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley
$8,064$30,286$23,250
West Virginia University
Morgantown
$9,648$30,286$23,250

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Davis & Elkins College, approximately 40% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.