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2024 Best Political Science & Government Schools in Idaho

5 Colleges in Idaho
209 Political Science Degrees Awarded
$29,615 Avg Early-Career Salary
Political Science & Government is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #20 most popular major in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Idaho to determine which ones were the best for political science & government students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 209 degrees in political science & government to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Political Science & Government School

Best Political Science & Government Schools in Idaho Your choice of political science & government school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for political science & government schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Political Science & Government Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Political Science
Bachelor's Degrees in Political Science
Master's Degrees in Political Science
Doctor's Degrees in Political Science

The political science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Political Science & Government Schools in Idaho. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Political Science & Government in Idaho

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the political science degree levels they offer.

Top Idaho Schools in Political Science

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$32,103 Median Starting Salary
$21,571 Median Student Debt

It's difficult to beat University of Idaho if you wish to pursue a degree in political science & government. U of I is a large public university located in the distant town of Moscow. A Best Colleges rank of #489 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U of I is a great university overall.

There were about 26 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at U of I in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the political science & government major at University of Idaho make $2,488 above the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
84 Political Science Degrees Awarded
13.1% Growth in Graduates

Boise State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in political science & government. Located in the midsize city of Boise, Boise State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #526 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Boise State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 84 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Boise State in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, political science degree recipients usually make an average of $30,918 in their early careers.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$24,628 Median Starting Salary
$25,000 Median Student Debt

Idaho State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in political science & government. ISU is a large public university located in the small city of Pocatello. This university ranks 5th out of 10 schools for overall quality in the state of Idaho.

There were roughly 24 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at ISU in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the political science program earn an average of $24,628 in their early career salary.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Political Science Degrees Awarded
12.5% Growth in Graduates

Brigham Young University - Idaho is a great decision for students interested in a degree in political science & government. Located in the distant town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 10 schools for overall quality in the state of Idaho.

There were roughly 32 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at BYU - I in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the political science program state that they receive average early career wages of $30,121.

More information about a degree in political science & government from Brigham Young University - Idaho

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$30,303 Median Starting Salary

CWI is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Nampa. This college ranks 9th out of 10 schools for overall quality in the state of Idaho.

There were about 15 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at CWI in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the political science program report average early career income of $30,303.

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Best Political Science & Government Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Colorado275798
Utah266458
Montana188104
Wyoming16254

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One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Political Science & Government has other similar majors worth exploring.

Political Science Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
Political Science207
Other Political Science & Government2

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Sociology200
Anthropology94
Geography & Cartography68
Economics60
International Relations & National Security33
General Social Sciences18
Urban Studies12
Sociology & Anthropology10
Archeology6

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