U.S. median for this major: $61,935.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 36% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $23,457.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,405. College Scorecard.
Political Science at Virginia colleges
Every Virginia college we cover that reports Political Science graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington and Lee University | $95,190 | — | $23,781 | 94% |
| 2 | University of Virginia | $78,310 | $18,015 | $21,565 | 96% |
| 3 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $75,687 | $24,250 | $24,953 | 86% |
| 4 | George Mason University | $74,125 | $22,000 | $17,915 | 68% |
| 5 | James Madison University | $73,326 | $20,000 | $23,322 | 80% |
| 6 | William & Mary | $72,173 | $19,500 | $19,096 | 89% |
| 7 | Roanoke College | $71,604 | — | $24,503 | 67% |
| 8 | Randolph-Macon College | $71,111 | $27,000 | $27,866 | 70% |
| 9 | Hampden-Sydney College | $68,731 | $27,000 | $22,400 | 62% |
| 10 | University of Richmond | $68,339 | $23,080 | $31,309 | 85% |
| 11 | Bridgewater College | $66,305 | — | $17,800 | 53% |
| 12 | Christopher Newport University | $65,241 | $23,250 | $23,015 | 72% |
| 13 | Marymount University | $64,917 | — | $29,137 | 54% |
| 14 | Radford University | $64,901 | $23,235 | $14,578 | 49% |
| 15 | Hampton University | $64,293 | $26,250 | $25,319 | 57% |
| 16 | Virginia Commonwealth University | $62,182 | $21,376 | $23,433 | 63% |
| 17 | University of Mary Washington | $60,881 | $24,899 | $20,667 | 66% |
| 18 | Old Dominion University | $59,939 | $24,531 | $14,638 | 46% |
| 19 | Liberty University | $56,550 | $27,000 | $29,357 | 65% |
| 20 | Longwood University | $55,259 | — | $19,066 | 61% |
| 21 | Virginia State University | $44,002 | $27,127 | $15,840 | 39% |
17 more Virginia colleges offer Political Science but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Political Science graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Social Science Research Assistants
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Radford University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Radford University
- Acceptance rate: 90% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 49% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $53,739
- Full cost breakdown · all 47 majors · overview
Related majors at Radford University
- Economics$69,943
- Social Sciences$49,727
- Sociology$54,122
- Anthropology—
- Geography$63,552
Radford University Political Science questions
How much do Radford University Political Science graduates earn?
Political Science graduates of Radford University earn a median $64,901 four years after graduating and $27,136 one year after. The U.S. median for Political Science graduates across 561 colleges is $61,935.
How much debt do Radford University Political Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Political Science graduates of Radford University is $23,235, about 36% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,457.
Where does Radford University rank for Political Science in Virginia?
Of 21 Virginia colleges reporting Political Science graduate earnings, Radford University ranks 14th. The highest is Washington and Lee University at $95,190.
What jobs do Political Science graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $60,880 in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA area and $72,040 nationally. Others include social science research assistants.
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Cite this: “Radford University Political Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/radford-university/majors/political-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).