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#1

#1 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

Brandeis University is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

39%

Annual Degrees Awarded

47

SAT Score

1,380–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$45,565

Median Starting Salary

$59,270

#2

#2 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

George Mason University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 20,000 applications...

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

203

SAT Score

1,150–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$18,479

Median Starting Salary

$56,775

#3

#3 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY

In general, Marist College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

42

SAT Score

1,210–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$39,364

Median Starting Salary

$69,220

#4

#4 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

the University of Washington-Seattle Campus is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

88

SAT Score

1,230–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$10,603

Median Starting Salary

$53,947

#5

#5 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Generally, Xavier University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

1,140–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$31,619

Median Starting Salary

$65,444

#6

#6 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

the University of California-Davis is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

61

SAT Score

1,180–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$17,385

Median Starting Salary

$53,963

#7

#7 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Fisk University
Nashville, TN

Fisk University is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 7,300 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,060–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$20,578

Median Starting Salary

$57,570

#8

#8 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Whitman College is a highly selective school. They receive roughly 5,500 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,340–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$39,935

Median Starting Salary

$63,755

#9

#9 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

McDaniel College
Westminster, MD

McDaniel College is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,060–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$23,733

Median Starting Salary

$62,328

#10

#10 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Generally, Lafayette College is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

34%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,350–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$37,186

Median Starting Salary

$63,898

#11

#11 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

In general, the University of California-San Diego is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

46

SAT Score

1,290–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$16,111

Median Starting Salary

$53,006

#12

#12 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives approximately 29,300 applications...

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

119

SAT Score

960–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$21,939

Median Starting Salary

$59,364

#13

#13 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Overall, Pitzer College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,190–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$39,809

Median Starting Salary

$62,591

#14

#14 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

the University of California-Riverside is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

41

SAT Score

1,090–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$14,487

Median Starting Salary

$54,584

#15

#15 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore is one of the most selective schools in the country, choosing to accept only about 1,020 of 14,700...

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,440–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$20,715

Median Starting Salary

$53,338

#16

#16 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Northeastern University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

31

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$35,827

Median Starting Salary

$58,482

#17

#17 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Bethany College
Bethany, WV

Generally, Bethany College is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

930–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$17,605

Median Starting Salary

$61,126

#18

#18 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA

In general, Muhlenberg College is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,240–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$32,926

Median Starting Salary

$66,215

#19

#19 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

American University
Washington, DC

American University is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

41%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,310–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$41,369

Median Starting Salary

$61,137

#20

#20 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Overall, the University of Delaware is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,200–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$18,044

Median Starting Salary

$66,229

#21

#21 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Belmont University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,170–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$36,225

Median Starting Salary

$64,491

#22

#22 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Generally, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,180–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$20,149

Median Starting Salary

$58,356

#23

#23 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University Campus Immersion is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$14,808

Median Starting Salary

$54,397

#24

#24 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Generally, LeTourneau University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,090–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$26,974

Median Starting Salary

$56,205

#25

#25 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Capital University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives roughly 4,370 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

970–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$24,439

Median Starting Salary

$61,075

#26

#26 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,000–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$20,030

Median Starting Salary

$59,278

#27

#27 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

the University of Northern Iowa is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,040–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$15,782

Median Starting Salary

$62,852

#28

#28 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Hastings College
Hastings, NE

Overall, Hastings College is a fairly selective school. They receive 2,121 applications every year from...

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,240–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$22,128

Median Starting Salary

$62,478

#29

#29 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Our Lady of the Lake University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

880–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$19,100

Median Starting Salary

$58,164

#30

#30 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Ashland University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,050–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$20,342

Median Starting Salary

$53,986

#31

#31 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

Northwest Nazarene University is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 3,400 applications...

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,010–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$25,674

Median Starting Salary

$59,526

#32

#32 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

32%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,030–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$17,341

Median Starting Salary

$57,458

#33

#33 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN

Bethel University is a non selective school. The school receives about 750 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

800–920

Est. Net Price *

$18,746

Median Starting Salary

$59,392

#34

#34 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Overall, Methodist University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,110–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$28,129

Median Starting Salary

$58,248

#35

#35 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Emory & Henry College
Emory, VA

In general, Emory & Henry College is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

970–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$20,834

Median Starting Salary

$60,668

#36

#36 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX

Concordia University Texas is a non selective school. They receive roughly 1,900 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,010–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$24,761

Median Starting Salary

$58,595

#37

#37 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

Wesleyan College
Macon, GA

Overall, Wesleyan College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,060–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$13,900

Median Starting Salary

$57,370

#38

#38 Best College for Political Science and Government, Other in the U.S.

University of Charleston
Charleston, WV

Overall, the University of Charleston is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,000–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$21,308

Median Starting Salary

$58,394

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About Political Science and Government, Other

Any instructional program in political science and government not listed above.

While Political Science and Government, Other offers degrees up to the Masters degree, most students study towards a Bachelors degree. Students study Political Science and Government, Other all around the US, though the major at the Bachelors degree level has the most graduates in Virginia. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government, Other is $44,500.

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Careers

Some top careers related to Political Science and Government, Other, include Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary and Political Scientists, both of which are in high demand. Yet there are higher paying positions, like Political Scientists. the most available position for Political Science and Government, Other majors is Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education.

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Student Demographics

Total Students
830
Female Students
435 (52%)
Male Students
395 (47%)

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