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2026 Best Political Science Schools in Oklahoma

3 Colleges in the United States
182 Political Science Degrees Awarded
$43,779 Avg Early-Career Salary

Political Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 16 schools to find the best for political science students.

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Best Schools for Political Science in Oklahoma

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

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No school ranked higher than University Of Tulsa this year for political science. University Of Tulsa is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tulsa. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 political science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Tulsa in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political science degree recipients from University Of Tulsa generally make around $66,166. Students borrow a median of $23,638 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in political science from University Of Tulsa

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in political science, ranking #2. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 92 political science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent data year. Political Science graduates of University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn a median of $37,401 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000. Read more about the political science program at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best political science schools. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 50 political science students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political science degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $33,484. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,107 in student loans. More information about a degree in political science from Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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Students looking for a strong political science program will find one at University Of Central Oklahoma, which ranked #4. This large public university is located in the suburb of Edmond. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 27 political science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Oklahoma in the most recent data year. Political Science graduates of University Of Central Oklahoma earn a median of $38,063 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $29,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the political science program at University Of Central Oklahoma

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 16 schools evaluated.

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