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2026 Best Other Political Science & Government Schools in Virginia

1 Colleges in the United States
143 Other Political Science & Government Degrees Awarded
$45,846 Avg Early-Career Salary

Other Political Science & Government degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for other political science & government students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Other Political Science & Government in Virginia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall other political science & government education in Virginia.

Top Schools in Other Political Science & Government

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No school ranked higher than George Mason University this year for other political science & government. George Mason University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 143 other political science & government degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. Graduates of the other political science & government program make about $45,846 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,000. More information about a degree in other political science & government from George Mason University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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