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Best Schools for Political Science & Government in Mississippi
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall political science & government education in Mississippi.
Top Schools in Political Science & Government
University Of Southern Mississippi is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in political science & government. This large public university is located in the city of Hattiesburg. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 political science & government degrees were awarded at University Of Southern Mississippi in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from University Of Southern Mississippi generally make around $52,338. Students borrow a median of $25,415 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #2 makes Mississippi State University one of the top schools for political science & government. This very large public university is located in the town of Mississippi State. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Mississippi State University awarded about 55 political science & government degrees in the most recent data year. Political Science & Government graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $29,442 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,547.
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University Of Mississippi Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best political science & government schools. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Mississippi Main Campus awarded about 89 political science & government degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the political science & government program make about $33,373 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,432.
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A rank of #4 makes Jackson State University one of the top schools for political science & government. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Jackson. Jackson State University graduates 51% of students within six years. About 27 political science & government degrees were awarded at Jackson State University in the most recent year. Political Science & Government graduates of Jackson State University earn a median of $38,593 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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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 · 15 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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