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2027 Best Value Political Science Schools in New Mexico

3 Colleges in the United States
$16,704 Avg Student Debt
$40,243 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Political Science Badge [Political Science](/majors/social-sciences/political-science-and-government/political-science/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value political science schools.

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2027 Best Value Political Science Schools in New Mexico

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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Leading the list is Central New Mexico Community College, our #1 best value for political science in New Mexico. Set in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,060, with out-of-state students paying around $8,684. Political Science graduates carry a median of $10,112 in student loans. Political Science graduates of Central New Mexico Community College earn a median of $34,751 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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New Mexico State University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value political science schools. Set in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,183, while out-of-state students pay about $25,307. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the political science program here. Early-career political science graduates make about $35,393. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. New Mexico State University Main Campus admits about 89% of applicants.

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University Of New Mexico Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value political science schools. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,140, with out-of-state students paying around $33,060. Typical student debt for political science graduates is $18,499. Political Science graduates of University Of New Mexico Main Campus earn a median of $33,947 early in their careers. Set against $18,499 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of New Mexico Main Campus admits about 95% of applicants.

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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 · 3 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.

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