Political Science and Government
Bachelor's degree · Virginia Wesleyan University · Virginia Beach, VA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$51,575Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
12Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Virginia Wesleyan University earn a median of $51,575. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $63,293 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,760–$85,406).
Political Science and Government (Bachelor's degree) at other Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty University Lynchburg | $46,508 | $27,000 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville | $45,875 | $16,049 |
| George Mason University Fairfax | $45,846 | $20,449 |
| Christopher Newport University Newport News | $43,508 | $22,750 |
| University of Richmond University of Richmond | $43,253 | $23,000 |
| James Madison University Harrisonburg | $42,128 | $19,286 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg | $42,114 | $23,500 |
| Randolph-Macon College Ashland | $41,684 | $27,000 |
| William & Mary Williamsburg | $41,317 | $19,500 |
| Marymount University Arlington | $41,186 | — |
| Hampton University Hampton | $37,200 | $26,000 |
| Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney | $37,123 | $27,000 |
| University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg | $35,687 | $23,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond | $34,080 | $20,000 |
| Old Dominion University Norfolk | $31,700 | $21,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Political Science and Government graduates from Virginia Wesleyan University make?
The median salary is $51,575 and $51,575 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.