2026 Best Other Political Science & Government Schools in Maryland

Other Political Science & Government 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.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for other political science & government students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Other Political Science & Government Schools in Maryland

Best Schools for Other Political Science & Government in Maryland

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall other political science & government education in Maryland.

Top Schools in Other Political Science & Government

1

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

87 Other Political Science & Government Degrees Awarded

$83,555 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Johns Hopkins University this year for other political science & government. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Baltimore. About 94% of students finish within six years. Johns Hopkins University awarded about 87 other political science & government degrees in the most recent data year. Other Political Science & Government graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $83,555 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,426. Read more about the other political science & government program at Johns Hopkins University

2

Mcdaniel College
Westminster, MD

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Other Political Science & Government Degrees Awarded

$54,904 Median Starting Salary

Mcdaniel College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best other political science & government schools. Set in the town of Westminster, Mcdaniel College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 12 other political science & government degrees were awarded at Mcdaniel College in the most recent year. Students who receive their other political science & government degree from Mcdaniel College earn around $54,904 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,362. Read more about the other political science & government program at Mcdaniel College

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.