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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 Idaho
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall political science & government education in Idaho.
Top Schools in Political Science & Government
No school ranked higher than Brigham Young University Idaho this year for political science & government. Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 35 political science & government degrees were awarded at Brigham Young University Idaho in the most recent year. Political Science & Government graduates of Brigham Young University Idaho earn a median of $32,983 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,551.
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Students looking for a strong political science & government program will find one at University Of Idaho, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 33 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at University Of Idaho in the most recent data year. Political Science & Government graduates of University Of Idaho earn a median of $27,881 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,643.
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A rank of #3 makes Boise State University one of the top schools for political science & government. Set in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public institution. Boise State University graduates 59% of students within six years. Boise State University awarded about 55 political science & government degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the political science & government program make about $32,650 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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Idaho State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in political science & government, ranking #4. Set in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. Idaho State University awarded about 30 political science & government degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their political science & government 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 one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in political science & government, ranking #5. College Of Western Idaho is a very large public school located in the rural area of Nampa. There were roughly 10 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at College Of Western Idaho in the most recent data year. Graduates of the political science & government program make about $40,963 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,497.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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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