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Best Political Science & Government Schools in West Virginia

2023 Best Political Science & Government Schools in West Virginia

5 Colleges
$36,411 Avg Salary
$23,897 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Political Science & Government School for You

In 2020-2021, 290 degrees and certificates were awarded to political science and government students who went to a West Virginia college or university. This makes it the #27 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Political Science & Government Schools in West Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in West Virginia to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Political Science & Government Schools in West Virginia

Check out the political science programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top West Virginia Schools in Political Science & Government

Our analysis found American Public University System to be the best school for political science and government students who want to pursue a degree in West Virginia. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, political science majors at American Military University accumulate an average of around $19,814 in student debt.

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#2

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend West Virginia University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Political Science & Government Schools in West Virginia list. Located in the city of Morgantown, WVU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that political science majors at WVU take out is $23,242. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $547, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Shepherd University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Political Science & Government Schools in West Virginia list. Shepherd University is a small public school located in the fringe town of Shepherdstown.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means West Virginia University Institute of Technology is a great place for political science and government students. Located in the city of Beckley, West Virginia University Tech is a public college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, political science majors at West Virginia University Tech accumulate an average of around $23,242 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $547, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fairmont State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Political Science & Government Schools in West Virginia list. Fairmont State is a small public school located in the town of Fairmont.

While working on their degree, political science majors at Fairmont State accumulate an average of around $22,701 in student debt.

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Best Political Science & Government Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 1,199
Virginia 1,786
North Carolina 1,764
Florida 2,532
Tennessee 718
Kentucky 439
South Carolina 768
Louisiana 582
Arkansas 297
Alabama 566
Mississippi 294

Political Science & Government is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 49,055
Sociology 38,475
General Social Sciences 18,997
International Relations & National Security 14,306
Anthropology 11,415

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to UKWiki at English Wikipedia.

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