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2027 Best Value Other Political Science & Government Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

11 Colleges in the United States
$20,387 Avg Student Debt
$79,329 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Other Political Science & Government Badge [Other Political Science & Government](/majors/social-sciences/political-science-and-government/political-science-and-government-other/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong other political science & government education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other political science & government students.

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2027 Best Value Other Political Science & Government Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other political science & government degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Other Political Science & Government Schools

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For return on investment in other political science & government, no school beat University Of Maryland College Park this year. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Other Political Science & Government graduates carry a median of $18,768 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other political science & government degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $42,688. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Maryland College Park admits about 45% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Johns Hopkins University earned it the #2 place for other political science & government. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $64,730 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other political science & government graduates is $13,426. Soon after graduation, other political science & government degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $83,555. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 6%.

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University Of Delaware is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other political science & government, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Delaware is a very large public school located in the suburb of Newark. Students from in state pay about $16,810 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,400. Students borrow a median of $24,998 to complete the other political science & government program here. Early-career other political science & government graduates make about $31,972. That is a strong return on a $24,998 median debt. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.

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Mcdaniel College
Westminster, MD

Students looking for strong value in other political science & government will find it at Mcdaniel College, which ranked #4. Mcdaniel College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Westminster. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $52,081. Other Political Science & Government graduates carry a median of $25,362 in student loans. Early-career other political science & government graduates make about $54,904. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value other political science & government schools. Swarthmore College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Swarthmore. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,494. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the other political science & government program here. Other Political Science & Government graduates of Swarthmore College earn a median of $40,449 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. Swarthmore College admits about 8% of applicants.

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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value other political science & government schools. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public school located in the suburb of West Chester. Students from in state pay about $10,775 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,599. Median earnings reach $61,258 ten years out. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania placed #7 among the best values for other political science & government. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,686. Typical student debt for other political science & government graduates is $14,722. Early-career other political science & government graduates make about $99,682. Set against $14,722 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.

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Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA

Muhlenberg College placed #8 among the best values for other political science & government. Located in the city of Allentown, Muhlenberg College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,805. Other Political Science & Government graduates carry a median of $26,950 in student loans. Other Political Science & Government graduates of Muhlenberg College earn a median of $25,058 early in their careers. Set against $26,950 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Lafayette College placed #9 among the best values for other political science & government. Lafayette College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Easton. Students from in state pay about $64,648 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other political science & government graduates is $13,640. Soon after graduation, other political science & government degree recipients from Lafayette College generally make around $48,112. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Lafayette College admits about 31% of applicants.

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Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Marist College placed #10 among the best values for other political science & government. Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Marist College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $47,620 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other political science & government graduates is $23,250. Soon after graduation, other political science & government degree recipients from Marist College generally make around $43,238. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Marist College admits about 56% of applicants.

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American University
Washington, DC

American University placed #11 among the best values for other political science & government. Set in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $58,771. Other Political Science & Government graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Early-career other political science & government graduates make about $53,411. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 11 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.

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