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2026 Best Value Political Science Schools in Nevada

[Political Science](/majors/social-sciences/political-science-and-government/political-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong political science education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for political science students.

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• Best Value Political Science Schools in Nevada

2026 Best Value Political Science Schools in Nevada

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

Best Value Political Science Schools

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University Of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

$9,748 In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,083 Avg Student Debt

$55,037 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of Nevada Las Vegas earned the #1 spot for value among political science schools in Nevada. Set in the city of Las Vegas, University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,748, compared with $27,411 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,083 to complete the political science program here. Early-career political science graduates make about $27,886. Set against $21,083 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 96%.

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University Of Nevada Reno
Reno, NV

$9,578 In-State Tuition & Fees

$17,939 Avg Student Debt

$60,614 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of Nevada Reno came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value political science schools. Located in the city of Reno, University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,578 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,720 for out-of-state students. Political Science graduates carry a median of $17,939 in student loans. Early-career political science graduates make about $33,403. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Nevada Reno admits about 74% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

• 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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