2026 Best Political Economy Master’s Degree Schools
Political Economy is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 30 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best political economy schools.
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Featured Political Economy Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Political Science
Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Best Schools for Political Economy in the United States
See the highest-ranked political economy schools offering a master’s degree below.
Top Schools in Political Economy
Arizona State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best political economy schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tempe. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 political economy students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political economy degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $47,626. Arizona State University graduates carry a median of $19,257 in student loans.
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Other Political Economy Degree Levels
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 30 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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