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Best Schools for Political Communication in the United States
These are the top schools for a master’s degree in political communication, based on student outcomes and program quality.
Top Schools in Political Communication
George Washington University tops our 2026 ranking of the best political communication schools. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 49 political communication degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, political communication degree recipients from George Washington University generally make around $73,569. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250.
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American University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best political communication schools. Located in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. American University awarded about 30 political communication degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political communication degree recipients from American University generally make around $63,727. American University graduates carry a median of $26,442 in student loans.
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Other Political Communication Degree Levels
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 18 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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