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Featured Political Science Programs
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BA in Political Science
Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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2026 Best Value Political Science Schools in Missouri
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in political science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Political Science Schools
Our analysis ranked Truman State University the best value for a degree in political science in Missouri. Set in the town of Kirksville, Truman State University is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,838, with out-of-state students paying around $18,566. Students borrow a median of $26,649 to complete the political science program here. Political Science graduates of Truman State University earn a median of $39,813 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Truman State University admits about 84% of applicants.
University Of Missouri St Louis is a great value for students pursuing a degree in political science, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,120, while out-of-state students pay about $37,620. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete the political science program here. Soon after graduation, political science degree recipients from University Of Missouri St Louis generally make around $36,050. Set against $25,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Missouri Kansas City earned it the #3 place for political science. University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public school located in the city of Kansas City. Students from in state pay about $13,371 in tuition and fees, compared with $32,271 for out-of-state students. Political Science graduates carry a median of $13,102 in student loans. Political Science graduates of University Of Missouri Kansas City earn a median of $60,324 early in their careers. Set against $13,102 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southeast Missouri State University earned it the #4 place for political science. Set in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,903. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the political science program here. Soon after graduation, political science degree recipients from Southeast Missouri State University generally make around $43,255. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. Southeast Missouri State University admits about 74% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in political science will find it at University Of Central Missouri, which ranked #5. Located in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,050 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,600 for out-of-state students. Political Science graduates carry a median of $23,678 in student loans. Political Science graduates of University Of Central Missouri earn a median of $35,556 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.
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Missouri State University Springfield ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value political science schools. Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public school located in the city of Springfield. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,502, with out-of-state students paying around $18,770. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the political science program here. Early-career political science graduates make about $37,944. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Missouri Columbia placed #7 among the best values for political science. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,837, compared with $36,056 for out-of-state students. Political Science graduates carry a median of $22,517 in student loans. Soon after graduation, political science degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $37,722. That is a strong return on a $22,517 median debt. University Of Missouri Columbia admits about 78% of applicants.
Drury University earned the #8 position for value in political science this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Drury University is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,745. Political Science graduates carry a median of $26,641 in student loans. Political Science graduates of Drury University earn a median of $37,267 early in their careers. Set against $26,641 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Drury University admits about 58% of applicants.
Washington University In St Louis ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value political science schools. Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. Students from in state pay about $65,790 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for political science graduates is $18,500. Political Science graduates of Washington University In St Louis earn a median of $68,303 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,500 median debt. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.
Saint Louis University Main Campus came in at #10 for value in political science this year. Located in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $55,760. Political Science graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, political science degree recipients from Saint Louis University Main Campus generally make around $30,502. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Saint Louis University Main Campus admits about 75% of applicants.
[Political Science](/majors/social-sciences/political-science-and-government/political-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
