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2026 Best Political Science & Government Schools in Georgia

14 Colleges in the United States
1,008 Political Science & Government Degrees Awarded
$39,331 Avg Early-Career Salary

Political Science & Government programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 33 schools to find the best for political science & government students.

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Best Schools for Political Science & Government in Georgia

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 & government degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Political Science & Government

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Our analysis ranked University Of Georgia the best school in the country for a degree in political science & government. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 257 political science & government degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Political Science & Government graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $39,842 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,171 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in political science & government from University Of Georgia

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Emory University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in political science & government, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit university. Emory University graduates 91% of students within six years. Emory University awarded about 67 political science & government degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from Emory University generally make around $46,629. Emory University graduates carry a median of $17,590 in student loans. See the full political science & government program report for Emory University

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Mercer University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best political science & government schools. Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Macon. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 14 political science & government degrees were awarded at Mercer University in the most recent year. Students who receive their political science & government degree from Mercer University earn around $56,699 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. Get the full political science & government details for Mercer University

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Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

A rank of #4 makes Berry College one of the top schools for political science & government. Located in the suburb of Mount Berry, Berry College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Berry College graduates 70% of students within six years. About 10 political science & government degrees were awarded at Berry College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from Berry College generally make around $50,785. Berry College graduates carry a median of $24,797 in student loans. Get the full political science & government details for Berry College

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Georgia College And State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in political science & government, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia College And State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 22 political science & government degrees were awarded at Georgia College And State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the political science & government program make about $34,321 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,965 to complete this degree. Read more about the political science & government program at Georgia College And State University

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Spelman College
Atlanta, GA

Spelman College came in at #6 for political science & government this year. Spelman College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta. About 78% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 62 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Spelman College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from Spelman College generally make around $39,050. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full political science & government details for Spelman College

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Agnes Scott College landed the #7 spot for political science & government this year. Agnes Scott College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Decatur. About 71% of students finish within six years. Agnes Scott College awarded about 15 political science & government degrees in the most recent data year. Political Science & Government graduates of Agnes Scott College earn a median of $28,191 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,811 to complete this degree. See the full political science & government program report for Agnes Scott College

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Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA

Georgia Gwinnett College came in at #8 for political science & government this year. Set in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Georgia Gwinnett College is a large public institution. Roughly 22% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 28 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Gwinnett College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from Georgia Gwinnett College generally make around $55,992. Students borrow a median of $21,280 to complete this degree. Get the full political science & government details for Georgia Gwinnett College

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Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA

Morehouse College landed the #9 spot for political science & government this year. Set in the city of Atlanta, Morehouse College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 28 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Morehouse College in the most recent data year. Political Science & Government graduates of Morehouse College earn a median of $32,340 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,125 to complete this degree. See the full political science & government program report for Morehouse College

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University Of North Georgia came in at #10 for political science & government this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Dahlonega. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. University Of North Georgia awarded about 48 political science & government degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the political science & government program make about $37,227 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,026 to complete this degree. See the full political science & government program report for University Of North Georgia

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Kennesaw State University came in at #11 for political science & government this year. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public university. About 52% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 74 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Kennesaw State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from Kennesaw State University generally make around $36,794. Students borrow a median of $25,625 to complete this degree. Get the full political science & government details for Kennesaw State University

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Georgia State University landed the #12 spot for political science & government this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Atlanta. Georgia State University graduates 53% of students within six years. About 197 political science & government degrees were awarded at Georgia State University in the most recent year. Political Science & Government graduates of Georgia State University earn a median of $40,911 early in their careers. Georgia State University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Get the full political science & government details for Georgia State University

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Georgia Southern University earned the #13 position for political science & government this year. Set in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 46 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Southern University in the most recent data year. Political Science & Government graduates of Georgia Southern University earn a median of $30,407 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,243 to complete this degree. Read more about the political science & government program at Georgia Southern University

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Valdosta State University placed #14 among the best political science & government schools. Set in the city of Valdosta, Valdosta State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. There were roughly 23 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Valdosta State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the political science & government program make about $26,576 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,100. See the full political science & government program report for Valdosta State University

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Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Augusta University landed the #15 spot for political science & government this year. This large public university is located in the city of Augusta. About 49% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 37 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Augusta University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their political science & government degree from Augusta University earn around $56,168 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,965. More information about a degree in political science & government from Augusta University

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University Of West Georgia earned the #16 position for political science & government this year. Located in the town of Carrollton, University Of West Georgia is a large public university. About 44% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 29 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at University Of West Georgia in the most recent data year. Political Science & Government graduates of University Of West Georgia earn a median of $31,706 early in their careers. University Of West Georgia graduates carry a median of $30,000 in student loans. Read more about the political science & government program at University Of West Georgia

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Columbus State University landed the #17 spot for political science & government this year. Located in the city of Columbus, Columbus State University is a moderately-sized public university. Columbus State University graduates 43% of students within six years. About 10 political science & government degrees were awarded at Columbus State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their political science & government degree from Columbus State University earn around $51,154 in the first couple years of their career. Columbus State University graduates carry a median of $28,493 in student loans. Get the full political science & government details for Columbus State University

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Clark Atlanta University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best political science & government schools. Located in the city of Atlanta, Clark Atlanta University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Clark Atlanta University in the most recent data year. Political Science & Government graduates of Clark Atlanta University earn a median of $28,554 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full political science & government program report for Clark Atlanta University

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Clayton State University placed #19 among the best political science & government schools. Set in the suburb of Morrow, Clayton State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 political science & government degrees were awarded at Clayton State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from Clayton State University generally make around $28,784. Clayton State University graduates carry a median of $30,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in political science & government from Clayton State University

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Savannah State University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best political science & government schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Savannah. The six-year graduation rate is 28%. There were roughly 13 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Savannah State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from Savannah State University generally make around $34,489. Savannah State University graduates carry a median of $31,500 in student loans. Get the full political science & government details for Savannah State University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 33 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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