Political Science and Government at Fort Valley State University
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Georgia
Political Science and Government bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (31 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Valley State University | $32,340* | — | $31,250 | — |
| Emory University | $46,629* | $56,441 | $17,590 | 0.38 |
| University of Georgia | $39,842* | $53,229 | $22,171 | 0.56 |
| Spelman College | $39,050* | $47,045 | $27,000 | 0.69 |
| University of North Georgia | $37,227* | $45,932 | $22,026 | 0.59 |
| Kennesaw State University | $36,794* | $47,926 | $25,625 | 0.70 |
| National Median | $35,627* | — | $23,500 | 0.66 |
Other Political Science and Government Programs in Georgia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University Atlanta | $60,774 | $46,629 | $17,590 |
| University of Georgia Athens | $11,180 | $39,842 | $22,171 |
| Spelman College Atlanta | $30,058 | $39,050 | $27,000 |
| University of North Georgia Dahlonega | $5,009 | $37,227 | $22,026 |
| Kennesaw State University Kennesaw | $5,786 | $36,794 | $25,625 |
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 Fort Valley State University, approximately 72% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 13 similar programs in GA. Actual outcomes may vary.