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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 Kansas
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall political science education in Kansas.
Top Schools in Political Science
Leading the list is University Of Kansas, our #1 school for political science. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 103 political science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kansas in the most recent data year. Political Science graduates of University Of Kansas earn a median of $33,700 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,249 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #2 makes Washburn University one of the top schools for political science. Located in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 political science students who graduated with this degree at Washburn University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political science degree recipients from Washburn University generally make around $50,955. Students borrow a median of $21,175 to complete this degree.
More information about a degree in political science from Washburn University
Students looking for a strong political science program will find one at Kansas State University, which ranked #3. Kansas State University is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan. About 71% of students finish within six years. Kansas State University awarded about 22 political science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political science degree recipients from Kansas State University generally make around $32,289. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree.
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Wichita State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in political science, landing the #4 spot this year. This large public university is located in the city of Wichita. Wichita State University graduates 51% of students within six years. About 22 political science degrees were awarded at Wichita State University in the most recent year. Political Science graduates of Wichita State University earn a median of $30,121 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,000.
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A rank of #5 makes Fort Hays State University one of the top schools for political science. Located in the town of Hays, Fort Hays State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. About 12 political science degrees were awarded at Fort Hays State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, political science degree recipients from Fort Hays State University generally make around $30,454. Students borrow a median of $30,468 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 13 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).
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