Political Science and Government at James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia • Master's
Median Earnings
$43,798
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$43,798
Political Science and Government
National Average
$53,125
All schools, same program
School Average
$60,979
All programs at James Madison University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
11
Completers (IPEDS)
230
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$43,798
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 | $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 James Madison University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $127,649 | $88,050 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $120,114 | $24,750 |
| Information Science/Studies | $97,364 | $19,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $96,181 | $19,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $95,739 | $29,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $94,451 | $19,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,318 | $20,500 |
| Economics | $86,390 | $17,000 |
| Systems Science and Theory | $82,147 | $21,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,138 | $22,500 |
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.