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Featured Political Science & Government 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 & Government in Maryland
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall political science & government education in Maryland.
Top Schools in Political Science & Government
No school ranked higher than Johns Hopkins University this year for political science & government. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Baltimore. About 94% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 190 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent data year. Political Science & Government graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $83,555 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,426.
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A rank of #2 makes University Of Maryland College Park one of the top schools for political science & government. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 282 political science & government degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $42,688. Typical student debt for the program is $18,768.
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University Of Maryland Baltimore County came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best political science & government schools. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 70 political science & government degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland Baltimore County in the most recent year. Political Science & Government graduates of University Of Maryland Baltimore County earn a median of $33,549 early in their careers. University Of Maryland Baltimore County graduates carry a median of $22,000 in student loans.
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Towson University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in political science & government, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. Towson University graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 60 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Towson University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from Towson University generally make around $42,648. Typical student debt for the program is $20,875.
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A rank of #5 makes University Of Maryland University College one of the top schools for political science & government. University Of Maryland University College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi. University Of Maryland University College graduates 20% of students within six years. University Of Maryland University College awarded about 126 political science & government degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their political science & government degree from University Of Maryland University College earn around $62,476 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,600 to complete this degree.
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St Marys College Of Maryland placed #6 among the best political science & government schools. St Marys College Of Maryland is a small public school located in the rural area of St. Mary's City. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 22 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at St Marys College Of Maryland in the most recent data year. Graduates of the political science & government program make about $41,665 in their early career. St Marys College Of Maryland graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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Mcdaniel College earned the #7 position for political science & government this year. Set in the town of Westminster, Mcdaniel College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Mcdaniel College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from Mcdaniel College generally make around $54,904. Mcdaniel College graduates carry a median of $25,362 in student loans.
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Loyola University Baltimore placed #8 among the best political science & government schools. Located in the city of Baltimore, Loyola University Baltimore is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 29 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Loyola University Baltimore in the most recent data year. Students who receive their political science & government degree from Loyola University Baltimore earn around $44,572 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Washington College earned the #9 position for political science & government this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Chestertown. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 16 political science & government degrees were awarded at Washington College in the most recent year. Graduates of the political science & government program make about $36,741 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,721.
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Salisbury University came in at #10 for political science & government this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Salisbury. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 25 political science & government degrees were awarded at Salisbury University in the most recent year. Graduates of the political science & government program make about $33,397 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,160 to complete this degree.
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University Of Baltimore came in at #11 for political science & government this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, University Of Baltimore is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 38%. There were roughly 13 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at University Of Baltimore in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from University Of Baltimore generally make around $56,837. Typical student debt for the program is $29,681.
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Morgan State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best political science & government schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 41%. About 21 political science & government degrees were awarded at Morgan State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the political science & government program make about $37,900 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $29,750 to complete this degree.
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Mount St Marys University earned the #13 position for political science & government this year. Mount St Marys University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Emmitsburg. About 65% of students finish within six years. Mount St Marys University awarded about 13 political science & government degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from Mount St Marys University generally make around $29,800. Mount St Marys University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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