by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in political science & government at West Virginia University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks West Virginia University among the top schools in the country for political science & government, placing at #413 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 413 of 681 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in West Virginia | 4 of 5 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southeast Region | 74 of 151 |
Here is each degree level available for political science & government at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 87 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University awarded 9 master’s degrees in political science & government.
West Virginia University has not been ranked for political science & government at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,302 | $22,365 |
Learn more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 78% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of political science & government master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
West Virginia University awarded 9 master’s completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 22% to women and 78% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University awarded 2 doctoral degrees in political science & government.
West Virginia University is not yet ranked for political science & government at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in political science & government from West Virginia University identified as men.
The majority of political science & government doctoral degree graduates at West Virginia University are Black or African American. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a doctoral in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
West Virginia University granted 2 doctoral completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (50%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at West Virginia University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 87 |