Study Political Science in the United States

Political Science in the United States by degree level

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within political science

Universities for political science in the United States

• The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (16)
• University of Georgia, Athens (14)
• University of California, San Diego (12)
• Utah Valley University (12)
• University of Colorado, Denver (11)
• University of California, Riverside (10)
• Liberty University (9)
• University of Arizona (9)
• Penn State University (9)
• University of Houston (8)

Study Political Science in the United States: common questions

How many political science programmes are there in the United States?

678 political science programmes at 257 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.

How much does a political science degree in the United States cost?

The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in political science in the United States is 31,664 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 23,963 USD and 43,767 USD per year.

Can I study political science in the United States in English?

Yes — 100% of the political science programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (678 of 678).

Are any of these political science programmes available online?

53 of the 678 programmes 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 programmes, at a median of 29,829 USD per year, against 31,664 USD for bachelor's programmes.