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2024 Best Political Science Schools in Michigan

13 Colleges in Michigan
1,023 Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Political Science is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #13 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 13 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Political Science Schools in Michigan ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,023 degrees in political science to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Political Science School

Best Political Science Schools in Michigan Your choice of political science school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Political Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Political Science Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Poly Sci
Master's Degrees in Poly Sci
Doctor's Degrees in Poly Sci

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Political Science Schools in Michigan ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Political Science in Michigan

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the poly sci degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Michigan Schools in Poly Sci

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MI
285 Poly Sci Degrees Awarded

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in political science. Located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #29 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.

There were about 285 political science students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent year we have data available.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MI
152 Poly Sci Degrees Awarded

Michigan State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in political science. Michigan State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of East Lansing. A Best Colleges rank of #74 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Michigan State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 152 political science students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MI
68 Poly Sci Degrees Awarded

Wayne State University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in political science. Located in the large city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #381 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Wayne State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 68 political science students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In MI
44 Poly Sci Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat Western Michigan University if you wish to pursue a degree in political science. WMU is a large public university located in the city of Kalamazoo. A Best Colleges rank of #335 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WMU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 44 political science students who graduated with this degree at WMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MI
55 Poly Sci Degrees Awarded

Located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were about 55 political science students who graduated with this degree at Central Michigan in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MI
60 Poly Sci Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #399 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GVSU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 60 political science students who graduated with this degree at GVSU in the most recent data year.

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Hope College
Holland, MI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In MI

Hope is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Holland. A Best Colleges rank of #398 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Hope is a great college overall.

There were roughly 18 political science students who graduated with this degree at Hope in the most recent year we have data available.

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Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In MI
44.0% Growth in Graduates

K College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Kalamazoo. This college ranks 13th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were approximately 25 political science students who graduated with this degree at K College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Albion College
Albion, MI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In MI
10.5% Growth in Graduates

Albion is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Albion. This college ranks 29th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were approximately 19 political science students who graduated with this degree at Albion in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MI
51 Poly Sci Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 20th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were approximately 51 political science students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Michigan in the most recent data year.

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Best Political Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Political Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 939 1,401
Illinois 870 1,470
Indiana 737 794
Wisconsin 672 924

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Political Science is one of 4 different types of Political Science & Government programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Poly Sci

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Political Science & Government 14
Political Economy 7
American Government & Politics (United States) 2

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