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2025 Best Political Science & Government Schools in Louisiana

10 Colleges in Louisiana
549 Political Science Degrees Awarded
$37,575 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #20 in popularity, political science & government is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in Louisiana to determine which ones were the best for political science & government students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 549 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 Louisiana Your choice of political science & government school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Political Science & Government School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

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

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

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Political Science & Government Schools in Louisiana ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Political Science & Government in Louisiana

The schools below may not offer all types of political science degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Louisiana Schools in Political Science

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
175 Political Science Degrees Awarded
$41,265 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in political science & government needs to take a look at Tulane University of Louisiana. Tulane is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New Orleans. A Best Colleges rank of #95 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Tulane is a great university overall.

There were about 175 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the political science & government program at Tulane University of Louisiana earn $3,690 above the average college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
161 Political Science Degrees Awarded
$30,771 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in political science & government has to check out Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #357 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Louisiana State University is a great university overall.

There were about 161 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, political science degree recipients generally earn around $30,771 at the beginning of their careers.

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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$26,281 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Loyola University New Orleans if you want to pursue a degree in political science & government. Loyola New Orleans is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of New Orleans. A Best Colleges rank of #1440 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Loyola New Orleans is a great university overall.

There were roughly 25 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Loyola New Orleans in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the political science program earn around $26,281 for their early career.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$34,640 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in political science & government has to check out Louisiana Tech University. Louisiana Tech is a fairly large public university located in the town of Ruston. This university ranks 11th out of 30 schools for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were about 25 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana Tech in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, political science degree recipients usually earn around $34,640 in the first five years of their career.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In LA

Located in the city of New Orleans, UNO is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 22nd out of 30 schools for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were about 14 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at UNO in the most recent data year.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
38 Political Science Degrees Awarded
$28,518 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Lafayette, UL Lafayette is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1297 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UL Lafayette is a great university overall.

There were roughly 38 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at UL Lafayette in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the political science program report average early career income of $28,518.

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7

Located in the city of Monroe, ULM is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1356 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means ULM is a great university overall.

There were about 19 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at ULM in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the political science program earn an average of $23,450 in the first couple years of working.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In LA

Nicholls State University is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Thibodaux. This university ranks 19th out of 30 schools for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were approximately 8 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Nicholls State University in the most recent year we have data available.

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9

Located in the city of Hammond, Southeastern is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 13th out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were roughly 13 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Southeastern in the most recent data year. After graduation, political science degree recipients usually earn around $26,992 in their early careers.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In LA
8.7% Growth in Graduates

Southern University and A & M College is a medium-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge. This university ranks 26th out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were approximately 23 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Southern University and A & M College in the most recent data year.

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Best Political Science & Government Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Political Science & Government Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 1,199
Florida 282 2,522
North Carolina 279 1,762
Virginia 274 1,768
Tennessee 269 714
South Carolina 248 768
Kentucky 244 439
Mississippi 234 294
Arkansas 234 297
Alabama 233 566
West Virginia 207 290

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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

Major Annual Graduates
Political Science 495
Political Economy 54

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Majors Similar to Political Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Sociology 435
Economics 197
Anthropology 105
International Relations & National Security 64
Geography & Cartography 60
Other Social Sciences 36
General Social Sciences 35
Urban Studies 20

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