2026 Best Political Science Schools in Nevada

Political Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

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

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• Best Political Science Schools in Nevada

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Best Schools for Political Science in Nevada

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 degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Political Science

1

University Of Nevada Reno
Reno, NV

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

63 Political Science Degrees Awarded

$33,403 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked University Of Nevada Reno the best school in the country for a degree in political science. University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public school located in the city of Reno. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 63 political science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nevada Reno in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political science degree recipients from University Of Nevada Reno generally make around $33,403. Students borrow a median of $17,939 to complete this degree. Get the full political science details for University Of Nevada Reno

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University Of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

93 Political Science Degrees Awarded

$27,886 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong political science program will find one at University Of Nevada Las Vegas, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Las Vegas. About 50% of students finish within six years. University Of Nevada Las Vegas awarded about 93 political science degrees in the most recent data year. Political Science graduates of University Of Nevada Las Vegas earn a median of $27,886 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,083 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in political science from University Of Nevada Las Vegas

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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.

• 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.