2025 Best Political Science Schools in Alabama
6
Colleges in Alabama
594
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 6 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of political science. Combined, these schools handed out 594 degrees in political science to qualified students.
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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 Alabama 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 Alabama
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.
Top Alabama Schools in Poly Sci
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AL
221
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
The University of Alabama is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in political science. UA is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tuscaloosa. A Best Colleges rank of #180 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UA is a great university overall.
There were approximately 221 political science students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In AL
115
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Auburn University if you want to pursue a degree in political science. Auburn is a fairly large public university located in the city of Auburn. A Best Colleges rank of #169 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.
There were roughly 115 political science students who graduated with this degree at Auburn 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.
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University of North Alabama is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in political science. UNA is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Florence. This university ranks 22nd out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.
There were approximately 20 political science students who graduated with this degree at UNA in the most recent data year.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in political science. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #299 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UAB is a great university overall.
There were approximately 29 political science students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In AL
50
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
TROY is a large public university located in the remote town of Troy. This university ranks 24th out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.
There were roughly 50 political science students who graduated with this degree at TROY in the most recent year we have data available.
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