Best master’s degree in political science in Virginia

Poli Sci/Government master’s graduates in Virginia earn a weighted average salary of $54,129 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 50% nationally.

Our poli sci/government graduate rankings cover 3 of the 5 programs available in Virginia, accounting for 53% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

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#1 in Virginia | #2 in Political Science nationally

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

Economic score 0.40

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $74,195

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.5

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $40,203

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in Virginia | #9 in Political Science nationally

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Economic score 0.73

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $43,798

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.6

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $25,593

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in Virginia | #18 in Political Science nationally

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Economic score 1.37

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $37,208

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.9

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $34,166

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

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How long does it take to pay down debt in poli sci/government in Virginia?

Years

Under a year

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in poli sci/government is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in poli sci/government earn in Virginia?

Salary

$54,129

The median master's degree in poli sci/government graduate earns $54,129 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in poli sci/government cost in Virginia?

Net cost

$24,986

The average annual cost of a master's degree in poli sci/government is $24,986. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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