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2024 Best Political Science & Government Schools in Nevada

2 Colleges in Nevada
224 Political Science Degrees Awarded
$30,837 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #20 in popularity, political science & government is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Political Science & Government Schools in Nevada ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 224 degrees in political science & government to qualified students.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Political Science
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Doctor's Degrees in Political Science

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Political Science & Government Schools in Nevada list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Political Science & Government in Nevada

The schools below may not offer all types of political science degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Nevada Schools in Political Science

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
110 Political Science Degrees Awarded
24.5% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in political science & government has to look into University of Nevada - Reno. Located in the city of Reno, UNR is a public university with a fairly large student population.

Students who receive their degree from the political science program make an average of $28,084 in the first couple years of their career.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
99 Political Science Degrees Awarded
11.1% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat University of Nevada - Las Vegas if you wish to pursue a degree in political science & government. Located in the midsize city of Las Vegas, UNLV is a public university with a fairly large student population.

Degree recipients from the political science & government program at University of Nevada - Las Vegas get $2,753 above the typical college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Best Political Science & Government Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Political Science & Government Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 330 8,494
Washington 300 984
Oregon 266 543
Hawaii 164 141
Alaska 119 16

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Political Science & Government is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.

Political Science Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Political Science 224

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Majors Similar to Political Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 147
Sociology 120
Anthropology 118
International Relations & National Security 49
Urban Studies 35
General Social Sciences 32
Geography & Cartography 23

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