2025 Best Political Science Schools in the New England Region
54
Colleges in the New England Region
3,839
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Political Science is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #13 most popular major 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 54 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of political science. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,839 degrees in political science annually.
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Featured Political Science 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 School
The poly sci program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Political Science rankings. For our Best Overall Political Science 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.
Pick Your Political Science Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Political Science Schools in the New England Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Featured Political Science 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 in the New England Region
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 poly sci degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
10 Top New England Region Schools in Poly Sci
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MA
190
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in political science needs to take a look at Harvard University. Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cambridge. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Harvard is a great university overall.
There were roughly 190 political science students who graduated with this degree at Harvard in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in political science from Harvard University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NH
153
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Dartmouth College is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in political science. Dartmouth is a medium-sized private not-for-profit college located in the remote town of Hanover. A Best Colleges rank of #12 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Dartmouth is a great college overall.
There were approximately 153 political science students who graduated with this degree at Dartmouth in the most recent year we have data available.
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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.
More information about a degree in BA in Political Science from Southern New Hampshire University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CT
165
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in political science has to look into Yale University. Located in the midsize city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #20 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Yale is a great university overall.
There were about 165 political science students who graduated with this degree at Yale in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MA
173
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Boston College is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in political science. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Chestnut Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 173 political science students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In MA
118
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.
There were about 118 political science students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CT
206
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #57 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UCONN is a great university overall.
There were about 206 political science students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in political science from University of Connecticut
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In RI
75
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #26 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Brown is a great university overall.
There were about 75 political science students who graduated with this degree at Brown in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MA
195
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #60 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMass Amherst is a great university overall.
There were about 195 political science students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MA
169
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.
There were approximately 169 political science students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In MA
110
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Holy Cross is a small private not-for-profit college located in the midsize city of Worcester. A Best Colleges rank of #59 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Holy Cross is a great college overall.
There were approximately 110 political science students who graduated with this degree at Holy Cross in the most recent year we have data available.
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