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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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Best Schools for Political Science in Idaho
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall political science education in Idaho.
Top Schools in Political Science
Brigham Young University Idaho tops our 2026 ranking of the best political science schools. Set in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. Brigham Young University Idaho awarded about 35 political science degrees in the most recent data year. Political Science graduates of Brigham Young University Idaho earn a median of $32,983 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,551 to complete this degree.
More information about a degree in political science from Brigham Young University Idaho
University Of Idaho is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in political science, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public institution. University Of Idaho graduates 57% of students within six years. University Of Idaho awarded about 33 political science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their political science degree from University Of Idaho earn around $27,881 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,643 to complete this degree.
See the full political science program report for University Of Idaho
A rank of #3 makes Boise State University one of the top schools for political science. This very large public university is located in the city of Boise. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. Boise State University awarded about 55 political science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political science degree recipients from Boise State University generally make around $32,650. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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Idaho State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in political science, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University is a large public institution. About 35% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 30 political science students who graduated with this degree at Idaho State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their political science degree from Idaho State University earn around $40,988 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000.
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College Of Western Idaho is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in political science, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the rural area of Nampa. About 10 political science degrees were awarded at College Of Western Idaho in the most recent year. Graduates of the political science program make about $40,963 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,497 to complete this degree.
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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 · 10 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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