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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
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Best political science and government colleges in Virginia
bachelor graduates in Virginia earn a weighted average salary of $55,189 3 years after graduation. This places Virginia graduate earnings in the top 50% nationally. Additionally, graduates earn 5% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our rankings cover 16 of the 21 programs available in Virginia, accounting for 92% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$16,310
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$64,410
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate61%
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#2 in Virginia|#48 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$23,101
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$67,976
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate94%
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#3 in Virginia|#65 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$20,292
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$64,526
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate87%
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#4 in Virginia|#77 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$29,479
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$67,855
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate93%
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#5 in Virginia|#89 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$17,385
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$60,165
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate77%
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#6 in Virginia|#94 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$19,442
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$60,113
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate91%
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#7 in Virginia|#153 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$22,465
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$59,141
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate84%
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#8 in Virginia|#164 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$15,415
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$53,616
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate59%
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#9 in Virginia|#170 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$22,609
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$58,043
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate79%
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#10 in Virginia|#196 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$28,649
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$58,382
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate88%
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#11 in Virginia|#266 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$27,462
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$55,758
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate65%
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#12 in Virginia|#327 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$20,405
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$50,476
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate69%
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#13 in Virginia|#344 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$22,066
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,124
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate69%
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#14 in Virginia|#369 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$29,882
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,474
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate50%
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#15 in Virginia|#404 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$27,780
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$44,873
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate71%
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#16 in Virginia|#427 in Political Science nationally
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Cost$40,511
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$41,539
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate85%
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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in political science and government in Virginia?
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7.2 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in political science and government in Virginia is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 7.2 years.
How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in political science and government earn in Virginia?
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$55,189
The median bachelor's degree in political science and government graduate earns $55,189 4 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in political science and government cost in Virginia?
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$21,975
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in political science and government is $21,975. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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