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2024 Best Political Science Schools in Louisiana

7 Colleges in Louisiana
546 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 7 schools in Louisiana to determine which ones were the best for political science students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 546 degrees in political science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Political Science School

Best Political Science Schools in Louisiana 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.

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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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana

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.

Top Louisiana Schools in Poly Sci

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In LA
154 Poly Sci Degrees Awarded

Any student pursuing a degree in political science needs to look into Tulane University of Louisiana. Tulane is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New Orleans. A Best Colleges rank of #78 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Tulane is a great university overall.

There were roughly 154 political science students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent data year.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In LA
164 Poly Sci Degrees Awarded

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a great choice for students interested in a degree in political science. Located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #271 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Louisiana State University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 164 political science students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent year we have data available.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In LA
36.7% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in political science has to take a look at Louisiana Tech University. Louisiana Tech is a large public university located in the distant town of Ruston. A Best Colleges rank of #1151 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Louisiana Tech is a great university overall.

There were roughly 30 political science students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana Tech in the most recent data year.

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McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In LA
20.0% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat McNeese State University if you wish to pursue a degree in political science. McNeese is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Lake Charles. This university ranks 12th out of 29 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were approximately 5 political science students who graduated with this degree at McNeese in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In LA
12.5% Growth in Graduates

Nicholls State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Thibodaux. This university ranks 11th out of 29 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were roughly 8 political science students who graduated with this degree at Nicholls State University in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In LA
46 Poly Sci Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize city of Lafayette, UL Lafayette is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 9th out of 29 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were about 46 political science students who graduated with this degree at UL Lafayette in the most recent data year.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In LA
29.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Monroe, ULM is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1113 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means ULM is a great university overall.

There were about 17 political science students who graduated with this degree at ULM in the most recent year we have data available.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In LA
42.9% Growth in Graduates

Southern University and A & M College is a medium-sized public university located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge. This university ranks 25th out of 29 schools for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were about 21 political science students who graduated with this degree at Southern University and A & M College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Political Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Political Science Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 2,508
North Carolina 710 1,750
Georgia 690 1,195
Virginia 630 1,557
Tennessee 624 698
South Carolina 530 768
Kentucky 518 438
Mississippi 501 293
Alabama 500 566
Arkansas 466 297
West Virginia 410 280

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One of 4 majors within the Political Science & Government area of study, Political Science has other similar majors worth exploring.

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