Universities in the United States
678 Political Science Programs in the United States
- programs
- 678 programs
- universities
- 257 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 31,664 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as BS in Political Science in the United States and Bachelors in Political Science in the United States.
United States has 678 political science programs open to international students, at 257 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 31,664 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 23,963 USD and 43,767 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Political Science programs
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Political Science tuition fees in the United States, 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 in the United States
Ranked by how many political science programs each one runs in the United States — the count is next to the name.
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (16)
- University of Georgia, Athens (14)
- Utah Valley University (12)
- University of California, San Diego (12)
- University of Colorado, Denver (11)
- University of California, Riverside (10)
- Penn State University (9)
- Liberty University (9)
- University of Arizona (9)
- University at Buffalo (8)
January intake in the United States
60 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- PhD in Political Science — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Political Science — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Political Science (MA) — University of Houston · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Political Science MA — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Ethics and Public Policy — Adelphi University, Garden City · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Political Science Major, BA – Honors Concentration (uTrack Requirements) — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville · starts Jan 2027
Study Political Science in the United States: common questions
- How many political science programs are there in the United States?
- 678 political science programs at 257 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a political science degree in the United States cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in political science in the United States is 31,664 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 23,963 USD and 43,767 USD a year.
- Can I study political science in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the political science programs in the United States in our catalog are taught in English (678 of 678).
- Are any of these political science programs available online?
- 53 of the 678 programs in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for political science in the United States?
- Master's programs, at a median annual fee of 29,829 USD, against 31,664 USD for bachelor's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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