2024 Best Political Science Schools in Pennsylvania
41
Colleges in Pennsylvania
2,044
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.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 41 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for political science students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,044 degrees in political science to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Political Science School
The poly sci program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Political Science rankings. 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.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Political Science Degree Level
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Political Science Schools in Pennsylvania list to help you make the college decision.
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Featured Political Science Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Political Science
Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Best Schools for Political Science in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania Schools in Poly Sci
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In PA
153
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
University of Pennsylvania is a great option for students interested in a degree in political science. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.
There were roughly 153 political science students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in political science from University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
20th
Most Popular In PA
Swarthmore College is a good decision for students interested in a degree in political science. Swarthmore is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Swarthmore. A Best Colleges rank of #46 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Swarthmore is a great college overall.
There were roughly 23 political science students who graduated with this degree at Swarthmore in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in political science from Swarthmore College
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In PA
52
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Lafayette College is a good option for students pursuing a degree in political science. Lafayette is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Easton. A Best Colleges rank of #96 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Lafayette is a great college overall.
There were about 52 political science students who graduated with this degree at Lafayette in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In PA
89
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in political science has to check out Bucknell University. Located in the distant town of Lewisburg, Bucknell is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #66 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Bucknell is a great university overall.
There were approximately 89 political science students who graduated with this degree at Bucknell in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in political science from Bucknell University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In PA
133
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Villanova is a great university overall.
There were roughly 133 political science students who graduated with this degree at Villanova in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In PA
207
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #79 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Pitt is a great university overall.
There were roughly 207 political science students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
13th
Most Popular In PA
33
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Haverford is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Haverford. A Best Colleges rank of #177 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Haverford is a great college overall.
There were approximately 33 political science students who graduated with this degree at Haverford in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In PA
145
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #147 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Temple is a great university overall.
There were approximately 145 political science students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In PA
71
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Gettysburg is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Gettysburg. A Best Colleges rank of #276 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Gettysburg is a great college overall.
There were approximately 71 political science students who graduated with this degree at Gettysburg in the most recent data year.
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Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #125 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Drexel is a great university overall.
There were roughly 12 political science students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent year we have data available.
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