82 Online Political Science Programs

Political Science tuition fees, by degree level

Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.

Specializations within political science

Top universities for Political Science

Ranked by how many political science programs each one runs — the count is next to the name.

• University of Naples Federico II (12)
• University of California, Riverside (10)
• Harvard University (7)
• Liberty University (6)
• University of Leicester (3)
• Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) (3)
• Stanford University (2)
• Davidson Collage (2)
• Syracuse University (2)
• Georgia State University (2)

Online Political Science Programs: common questions

How many political science programs are there online?

82 political science programs at 39 universities taught online are open to international students, as of 13 October 2026.

How much does a political science degree cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in political science is 44,130 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 27,867 USD and 44,130 USD a year.

Can I study political science in English?

Yes — 100% of the political science programs in our catalog are taught in English (82 of 82).

Which degree level is cheapest for political science?

Master's programs, at a median annual fee of 16,810 USD, against 44,130 USD for bachelor's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.