2025 Best Political Science Schools in the Southeast Region

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in political science. Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.

There were approximately 124 political science students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent year we have data available.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in political science. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #18 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.

There were roughly 124 political science students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent year we have data available.

3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in political science. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were approximately 365 political science students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.

4

University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

It is difficult to beat University of Virginia - Main Campus if you want to pursue a degree in political science. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the midsize suburb of Charlottesville. A Best Colleges rank of #35 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were about 126 political science students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available.

5

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

UF is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were about 452.99999999999994 political science students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year.

6

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were roughly 196 political science students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Located in the large city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #95 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Tulane is a great university overall.

There were approximately 121 political science students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Georgia
Athens, GA

UGA is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 239 political science students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.

9

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tallahassee. This university ranks 2nd out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 483 political science students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available.

10

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg. This school ranks 5th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 142 political science students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #31 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were roughly 85 political science students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available.

12

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Located in the large city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #76 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Wake Forest University is a great university overall.

There were about 133 political science students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent year we have data available.

13

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC

Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were approximately 205 political science students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent year we have data available.

14

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Washington and Lee is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Lexington. A Best Colleges rank of #77 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Washington and Lee is a great university overall.

There were about 69 political science students who graduated with this degree at Washington and Lee in the most recent year we have data available.

15

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

UT Knoxville is a very large public university located in the city of Knoxville. This university ranks 2nd out of 41 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were approximately 171 political science students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent year we have data available.

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 221 political science students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus
Tampa, FL

Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 186 political science students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent year we have data available.

18

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 127 political science students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent data year.

19

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 13 political science students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year.

20

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Located in the large suburb of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 101 political science students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available.

21

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana State University is a fairly large public university located in the city of Baton Rouge. This university ranks 2nd out of 30 schools for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were roughly 161 political science students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent data year.

22

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 39 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were roughly 128 political science students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent data year.

23

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Located in the suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 13th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 354 political science students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent data year.

24

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 190 political science students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 373 political science students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent data year.