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2024 Best American Government & Politics (United States) Schools

8 Colleges in the United States
365 American Government and Politics (United States) Degrees Awarded
American Government & Politics (United States) is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #671 out of the 1506 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual looked at 8 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best American Government & Politics (United States) Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 365 degrees in american government & politics (united states) to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great American Government & Politics (United States) School

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American Government & Politics (United States) Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in American Government and Politics (United States)
Master's Degrees in American Government and Politics (United States)

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Best Schools for American Government & Politics (United States) in the United States

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the american government and politics (united states) degree levels they offer.

10 Top Schools in American Government and Politics (United States)

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DC
163 American Government and Politics (United States) Degrees Awarded

George Washington University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in american government & politics (united states). Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 163 american government & politics (united states) students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In DC
9.1% Growth in Graduates

Georgetown University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in american government & politics (united states). Georgetown is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.

There were approximately 11 american government & politics (united states) students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MO

University of Missouri - Columbia is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in american government & politics (united states). Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #124 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.

There were approximately 2 american government & politics (united states) students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WA

University of Puget Sound is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in american government & politics (united states). Puget Sound is a small private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma. A Best Colleges rank of #348 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Puget Sound is a great university overall.

There were about 10 american government & politics (united states) students who graduated with this degree at Puget Sound in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In DC

Catholic University of America is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in american government & politics (united states). CUA is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. This university ranks 5th out of 8 schools for overall quality in the state of District of Columbia.

There were about 1 american government & politics (united states) students who graduated with this degree at CUA in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NY

It is difficult to beat Fordham University if you wish to pursue a degree in american government & politics (united states). Fordham U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Bronx. A Best Colleges rank of #109 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Fordham U is a great university overall.

There were about 5 american government & politics (united states) students who graduated with this degree at Fordham U in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MI

WMU is a large public university located in the small city of Kalamazoo. A Best Colleges rank of #335 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WMU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 2 american government & politics (united states) students who graduated with this degree at WMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Taylor University
Upland, IN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IN

Located in the distant town of Upland, Taylor U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 21st out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were approximately 1 american government & politics (united states) students who graduated with this degree at Taylor U in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MA
28.6% Growth in Graduates

Salem State is a moderately-sized public university located in the large suburb of Salem. This university ranks 37th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were approximately 7 american government & politics (united states) students who graduated with this degree at Salem State in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In OH

Located in the city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 27th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 1 american government & politics (united states) students who graduated with this degree at University of Akron Main Campus in the most recent data year.

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American Government & Politics (United States) by Region

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One of 4 majors within the Political Science & Government area of study, American Government & Politics (United States) has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science 47,549
Other Political Science & Government 1,010
Political Economy 358

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