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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 Maine
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall political science & government education in Maine.
Top Schools in Political Science & Government
Bowdoin College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in political science & government. Located in the town of Brunswick, Bowdoin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 95% of students finish within six years. Bowdoin College awarded about 60 political science & government degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from Bowdoin College generally make around $60,626. Students borrow a median of $19,634 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong political science & government program will find one at Bates College, which ranked #2. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lewiston. About 90% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 43 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Bates College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their political science & government degree from Bates College earn around $41,055 in the first couple years of their career. Bates College graduates carry a median of $11,532 in student loans.
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Colby College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in political science & government, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Waterville, Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Colby College graduates 89% of students within six years. About 37 political science & government degrees were awarded at Colby College in the most recent year. Students who receive their political science & government degree from Colby College earn around $54,353 in the first couple years of their career. Colby College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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University Of Southern Maine came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best political science & government schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Portland. About 40% of students finish within six years. About 25 political science & government degrees were awarded at University Of Southern Maine in the most recent year. Political Science & Government graduates of University Of Southern Maine earn a median of $28,589 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,212 to complete this degree.
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University Of Maine is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in political science & government, ranking #5. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. There were roughly 44 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maine in the most recent data year. Political Science & Government graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $38,235 early in their careers. University Of Maine graduates carry a median of $26,798 in student loans.
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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 · 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).
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