Political Science and Government programs in Virginia
Compare 21 reporting programs using the same federal field and credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington and Lee University | Lexington | $95,190 | Not available |
| 2 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | Charlottesville | $78,310 | $18,015 |
| 3 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg | $75,687 | $24,250 |
| 4 | George Mason University | Fairfax | $74,125 | $22,000 |
| 5 | James Madison University | Harrisonburg | $73,326 | $20,000 |
| 6 | William & Mary | Williamsburg | $72,173 | $19,500 |
| 7 | Roanoke College | Salem | $71,604 | Not available |
| 8 | Randolph-Macon College | Ashland | $71,111 | $27,000 |
| 9 | Hampden-Sydney College | Hampden-Sydney | $68,731 | $27,000 |
| 10 | University of Richmond | University of Richmond | $68,339 | $23,080 |
| 11 | Bridgewater College | Bridgewater | $66,305 | Not available |
| 12 | Christopher Newport University | Newport News | $65,241 | $23,250 |
| 13 | Marymount University | Arlington | $64,917 | Not available |
| 14 | Radford University | Radford | $64,901 | $23,235 |
| 15 | Hampton University | Hampton | $64,293 | $26,250 |
| 16 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond | $62,182 | $21,376 |
| 17 | University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg | $60,881 | $24,899 |
| 18 | Old Dominion University | Norfolk | $59,939 | $24,531 |
| 19 | Liberty University | Lynchburg | $56,550 | $27,000 |
| 20 | Longwood University | Farmville | $55,259 | Not available |
| 21 | Virginia State University | Petersburg | $44,002 | $27,127 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.