2025 Best Political Science & Government Schools in Michigan
16
Colleges in Michigan
1,009
Political Science Degrees Awarded
$37,575
Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in
political science & government, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #20 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
College Factual reviewed 16 schools in Michigan to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of political science & government. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,009 degrees in political science & government during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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Featured Political Science & Government Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Political Science
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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Choosing a Great Political Science & Government School
Your choice of political science & government school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Political Science & Government School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that 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
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 Michigan.
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Featured Political Science & Government Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Political Science
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.
Learn More
Best Schools for Political Science & Government in Michigan
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the political science degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Michigan Schools in Political Science
It is hard to beat University of Michigan - Ann Arbor if you want to pursue a degree in political science & government. U-M is a fairly large public university located in the city of Ann Arbor. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.
There were about 254 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent data year. Those political science & government students who get their degree from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor earn $2,127 more than the standard political science grad.
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Michigan State University is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in political science & government. Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Michigan State is a great university overall.
There were about 139 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, political science degree recipients usually make an average of $39,514 in the first five years of their career.
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Bachelors
Degree Type
BA in Political Science
Program Name
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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Every student who is interested in political science & government needs to look into Central Michigan University. Central Michigan is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant. A Best Colleges rank of #346 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Central Michigan is a great university overall.
There were approximately 54 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Central Michigan in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, political science degree recipients typically make about $36,006 in the first five years of their career.
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Western Michigan University is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in political science & government. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #322 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means WMU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 56 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at WMU in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political science degree recipients typically make an average of $38,744 in their early careers.
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Wayne State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Detroit. A Best Colleges rank of #433 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Wayne State is a great university overall.
There were about 115 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, political science degree recipients typically earn around $30,345 in their early careers.
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Located in the city of Holland, Hope is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 16th out of 56 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.
There were about 22 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Hope in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, political science degree recipients typically make around $32,389 in their early careers.
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Located in the town of Allendale, GVSU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #342 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means GVSU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 68 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at GVSU in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, political science degree recipients typically earn around $35,358 in their early careers.
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Located in the small city of Kalamazoo, K College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 30th out of 56 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.
There were approximately 17 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at K College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the political science program make about $30,494 in the first couple years of working.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
13th
Most Popular In MI
Located in the town of Albion, Albion is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 42nd out of 56 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.
There were approximately 17 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Albion in the most recent year we have data available.
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Eastern Michigan is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti. A Best Colleges rank of #598 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Eastern Michigan is a great university overall.
There were about 36 political science & government students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Michigan in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the political science program make around $30,137 in the first couple years of their career.
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