2024 Best Political Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
24
Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
1,635
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 24 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Political Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,635 degrees in political science to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Political Science School
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
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Featured Political Science Programs
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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 the Rocky Mountains Region
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 Rocky Mountains Region Schools in Poly Sci
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In UT
119
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Brigham Young University - Provo is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in political science. Located in the city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #100 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means BYU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 119 political science students who graduated with this degree at BYU in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CO
258
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
University of Colorado Boulder is a good decision for students interested in a degree in political science. Located in the city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #115 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means CU - Boulder is a great university overall.
There were about 258 political science students who graduated with this degree at CU - Boulder in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In UT
151
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
University of Utah is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in political science. Located in the midsize city of Salt Lake City, U of U is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #151 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U of U is a great university overall.
There were about 151 political science students who graduated with this degree at U of U in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CO
144
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in political science. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #156 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Colorado State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 144 political science students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In CO
50
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
DU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Denver. A Best Colleges rank of #126 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means DU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 50 political science students who graduated with this degree at DU in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In CO
40
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #345 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Colorado College is a great college overall.
There were about 40 political science students who graduated with this degree at Colorado College in the most recent data year.
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Located in the distant town of Moscow, U of I is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #489 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means U of I is a great university overall.
There were roughly 26 political science students who graduated with this degree at U of I in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In CO
81
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
CU Anschutz is a very large public university located in the city of Denver. This university ranks 7th out of 33 colleges for overall quality in the state of Colorado.
There were about 81 political science students who graduated with this degree at CU Anschutz in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In UT
88
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
USU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Logan. A Best Colleges rank of #341 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 88 political science students who graduated with this degree at USU in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WY
45
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Laramie, UW is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #520 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UW is a great university overall.
There were about 45 political science students who graduated with this degree at UW in the most recent data year.
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