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2027 Best Value Political Science Schools in Arkansas

5 Colleges in the United States
$23,766 Avg Student Debt
$48,977 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Political Science Badge [Political Science](/majors/social-sciences/political-science-and-government/political-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for political science students.

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2027 Best Value Political Science Schools in Arkansas

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the political science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Political Science Schools

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Arkansas State University Main Campus earned the #1 spot for value among political science schools in Arkansas. Located in the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas State University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,090, while out-of-state students pay about $14,522. Political Science graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Early-career political science graduates make about $48,847. Set against $18,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Arkansas State University Main Campus admits about 82% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in political science will find it at University Of Central Arkansas, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Conway, University Of Central Arkansas is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,523, compared with $18,023 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for political science graduates is $21,150. Soon after graduation, political science degree recipients from University Of Central Arkansas generally make around $31,348. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a great value for students pursuing a degree in political science, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Little Rock, University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,911, compared with $22,721 for out-of-state students. Political Science graduates carry a median of $27,093 in student loans. Soon after graduation, political science degree recipients from University Of Arkansas At Little Rock generally make around $47,170. That is a strong return on a $27,093 median debt. The acceptance rate is 59%.

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value political science schools. Located in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,104 in tuition and fees, compared with $29,966 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,370 to complete the political science program here. Political Science graduates of University Of Arkansas earn a median of $33,745 early in their careers. Set against $25,370 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Arkansas admits about 74% of applicants.

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Harding University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in political science, landing the #5 spot this year. Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Searcy. Students from in state pay about $25,962 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for political science graduates is $26,715. Early-career political science graduates make about $53,629. That is a strong return on a $26,715 median debt. Harding University admits about 70% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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