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2027 Best Political Science & Government Schools in Georgia

20 Colleges in the United States
1,011 Political Science & Government Degrees Awarded
$39,295 Avg Early-Career Salary

Political Science & Government programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their political science & government programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 20 schools to find the best for political science & government students.

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Best Schools for Political Science & Government in Georgia

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the political science & government degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Political Science & Government

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Our analysis ranked University Of Georgia the best school in the country for a degree in political science & government. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 250 political science & government degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Students who receive their political science & government degree from University Of Georgia earn around $39,842 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $22,171 in student loans. Read more about the political science & government program at University Of Georgia

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Emory University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in political science & government, ranking #2. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. About 62 political science & government degrees were awarded at Emory University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from Emory University generally make around $46,629. Students borrow a median of $17,590 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in political science & government from Emory University

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Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Students looking for a strong political science & government program will find one at Berry College, which ranked #3. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Mount Berry. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 21 political science & government degrees were awarded at Berry College in the most recent year. Graduates of the political science & government program make about $50,785 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,797. Get the full political science & government details for Berry College

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Students looking for a strong political science & government program will find one at Mercer University, which ranked #4. Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Macon. Mercer University graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Mercer University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their political science & government degree from Mercer University earn around $56,699 in the first couple years of their career. Mercer University graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. See the full political science & government program report for Mercer University

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Spelman College
Atlanta, GA

Spelman College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best political science & government schools. Located in the city of Atlanta, Spelman College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. There were roughly 65 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Spelman College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their political science & government degree from Spelman College earn around $39,050 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full political science & government program report for Spelman College

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Georgia College And State University placed #6 among the best political science & government schools. Set in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia College And State University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. Georgia College And State University awarded about 22 political science & government degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the political science & government program make about $34,321 in their early career. Georgia College And State University graduates carry a median of $21,965 in student loans. Get the full political science & government details for Georgia College And State University

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Oglethorpe University came in at #7 for political science & government this year. Set in the suburb of Atlanta, Oglethorpe University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Oglethorpe University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from Oglethorpe University generally make around $34,113. Students borrow a median of $26,800 to complete this degree. See the full political science & government program report for Oglethorpe University

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Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA

Georgia Gwinnett College placed #8 among the best political science & government schools. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Georgia Gwinnett College is a large public university. Roughly 22% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 32 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Gwinnett College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the political science & government program make about $55,992 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,280. See the full political science & government program report for Georgia Gwinnett College

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Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA

Morehouse College came in at #9 for political science & government this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Atlanta. Morehouse College graduates 59% of students within six years. About 28 political science & government degrees were awarded at Morehouse College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from Morehouse College generally make around $32,340. Students borrow a median of $25,125 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in political science & government from Morehouse College

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University Of North Georgia earned the #10 position for political science & government this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Dahlonega. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 42 political science & government degrees were awarded at University Of North Georgia in the most recent year. Graduates of the political science & government program make about $37,227 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,026. See the full political science & government program report for University Of North Georgia

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Kennesaw State University landed the #11 spot for political science & government this year. Kennesaw State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. Kennesaw State University awarded about 81 political science & government degrees in the most recent data year. Political Science & Government graduates of Kennesaw State University earn a median of $36,794 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,625. More information about a degree in political science & government from Kennesaw State University

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Agnes Scott College landed the #12 spot for political science & government this year. Agnes Scott College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Decatur. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. About 10 political science & government degrees were awarded at Agnes Scott College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from Agnes Scott College generally make around $28,191. Typical student debt for the program is $26,811. Read more about the political science & government program at Agnes Scott College

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Georgia State University placed #13 among the best political science & government schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Atlanta. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 193 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Georgia State University in the most recent data year. Political Science & Government graduates of Georgia State University earn a median of $40,911 early in their careers. Georgia State University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in political science & government from Georgia State University

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Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Augusta University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best political science & government schools. Set in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a large public institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Augusta University in the most recent data year. Political Science & Government graduates of Augusta University earn a median of $56,168 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,965. Read more about the political science & government program at Augusta University

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Georgia Southern University earned the #15 position for political science & government this year. Set in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public institution. Georgia Southern University graduates 55% of students within six years. About 53 political science & government degrees were awarded at Georgia Southern University in the most recent year. Students who receive their political science & government degree from Georgia Southern University earn around $30,407 in the first couple years of their career. Georgia Southern University graduates carry a median of $27,243 in student loans. Get the full political science & government details for Georgia Southern University

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University Of West Georgia ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best political science & government schools. Located in the town of Carrollton, University Of West Georgia is a large public university. About 44% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 35 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at University Of West Georgia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the political science & government program make about $31,706 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $30,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the political science & government program at University Of West Georgia

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Valdosta State University landed the #17 spot for political science & government this year. Set in the city of Valdosta, Valdosta State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. There were roughly 14 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Valdosta State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from Valdosta State University generally make around $26,576. Typical student debt for the program is $25,100. Get the full political science & government details for Valdosta State University

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Clark Atlanta University landed the #18 spot for political science & government this year. Located in the city of Atlanta, Clark Atlanta University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 49% of students finish within six years. About 30 political science & government degrees were awarded at Clark Atlanta University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from Clark Atlanta University generally make around $28,554. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full political science & government program report for Clark Atlanta University

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Albany State University earned the #19 position for political science & government this year. Located in the city of Albany, Albany State University is a moderately-sized public university. Albany State University graduates 33% of students within six years. About 12 political science & government degrees were awarded at Albany State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from Albany State University generally make around $47,466. Students borrow a median of $28,158 to complete this degree. Get the full political science & government details for Albany State University

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Fort Valley State University came in at #20 for political science & government this year. Located in the town of Fort Valley, Fort Valley State University is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 41% of students complete a degree within six years here. Fort Valley State University awarded about 12 political science & government degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the political science & government program make about $32,127 in their early career. Fort Valley State University graduates carry a median of $31,250 in student loans. Get the full political science & government details for Fort Valley State University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 20 schools evaluated.

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