Political Science and Government at American Public University System
Charles Town, West Virginia • Master's
Median Earnings
$78,460
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$78,460
Political Science and Government
National Average
$53,125
All schools, same program
School Average
$57,715
All programs at American Public University System
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
31
Completers (IPEDS)
230
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$37,101
Median Debt
0.47
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$309/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$78,460
Median Earnings
Political Science and Government at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | $116,678 | $41,000 |
| George Washington University | $89,553 | $61,310 |
| George Mason University | $82,061 | — |
| American Public University System (this school) | $78,460 | $37,101 |
| University of Florida | $68,130 | — |
| Florida State University | $66,880 | $24,550 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $63,220 | $65,441 |
| St. John's University-New York | $61,839 | $47,055 |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $59,903 | — |
| Pace University | $54,035 | — |
Other Programs at American Public University System
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $105,483 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $99,485 | $41,147 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $93,995 | $31,709 |
| International/Global Studies | $90,955 | $29,812 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $90,110 | $33,731 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $89,079 | — |
| Homeland Security | $80,450 | $38,384 |
| Public Administration | $79,706 | $43,726 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $79,678 | $26,841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $79,328 | $37,330 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.