Colleges offering Political Science and Government

1,270 U.S. colleges and universities offer Political Science and Government. Together they awarded 43,702 degrees and certificates in this field in 2024-25. 81 schools offer a version that can be completed fully online. Results are ordered by the number of graduates each school reported in the program.

All levels Certificate 59 Associate 207 Bachelor 1,063 Master 212 PhD 118 Professional 1

Most schools offering it: California (178), Pennsylvania (84), New York (76), Texas (75), Ohio (52), Illinois (42)

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Centenary University

Hackettstown, NJ

Political Science and Government
Bachelor

Students: 1,398
Retention: 78%
Programs: 53
Awards 2024-25: 414

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Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia, PA

Political Science and Government
Bachelor

Students: 1,288
Retention: 62%
Programs: 58
Awards 2024-25: 383

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OUC

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Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH

Political Science and Government
Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 1,235
Retention: 63%
Programs: 148

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Northwest University

Kirkland, WA

Political Science and Government
Bachelor

Students: 1,053
Retention: 84%
Programs: 39
Awards 2024-25: 308

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Simpson University

Redding, CA

Political Science and Government
Bachelor

Students: 992
Retention: 60%
Programs: 29
Awards 2024-25: 239

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Briar Cliff University

Sioux City, IA

Political Science and Government
Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 947
Retention: 64%
Programs: 66

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Livingstone College

Salisbury, NC

Political Science and Government
Bachelor

Students: 936
Retention: 71%
Programs: 26
Awards 2024-25: 93

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Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell, SD

Political Science and Government
Bachelor

Students: 892
Retention: 75%
Programs: 60
Awards 2024-25: 218

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BCM

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Bloomfield College of Montclair State University

Bloomfield, NJ

Political Science and Government
Bachelor

Students: 799
Retention: 59%
Programs: 30
Awards 2024-25: 204

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Ferrum College

Ferrum, VA

Political Science and Government
Bachelor

Students: 763
Retention: 64%
Programs: 43
Awards 2024-25: 144

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Ripon College

Ripon, WI

Political Science and Government
Bachelor

Students: 709
Retention: 72%
Programs: 46
Awards 2024-25: 194

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Sterling College

Sterling, KS

Political Science and Government
Bachelor

Students: 694
Retention: 50%
Programs: 53
Awards 2024-25: 135

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Brescia University

Owensboro, KY

Political Science and Government
Bachelor · Fully online

Students: 690
Retention: 67%
Programs: 37
Awards 2024-25: 175

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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York

York, PA

Political Science and Government
Bachelor

Students: 677
Retention: 77%
Programs: 19
Awards 2024-25: 106

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Private nonprofit

Blackburn College

Carlinville, IL

Political Science and Government
Bachelor

Students: 513
Retention: 67%
Programs: 40
Awards 2024-25: 54

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Rust College

Holly Springs, MS

Political Science and Government
Bachelor

Students: 467
Retention: 84%
Programs: 27
Awards 2024-25: 52

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Morris College

Sumter, SC

Political Science and Government
Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 383
Retention: 41%
Programs: 27

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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre

Dallas, PA

Political Science and Government
Bachelor

Students: 315
Retention: 81%
Programs: 21
Awards 2024-25: 51

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Private nonprofit

Simon's Rock at Bard College

Barrytown, NY

Political Science and Government
Bachelor

Students: 314
Retention: 77%
Programs: 66
Awards 2024-25: 111

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Private nonprofit

Cottey College

Nevada, MO

Political Science and Government
Bachelor

Students: 254
Retention: 67%
Programs: 17
Awards 2024-25: 78

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Private nonprofit

Bennett College

Greensboro, NC

Political Science and Government
Bachelor

Students: 180
Retention: 86%
Programs: 10
Awards 2024-25: 35

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IWP

Private nonprofit

Institute of World Politics

Washington, DC

Political Science and Government
Certificate

Students: 173
Programs: 9
Awards 2024-25: 43

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