2025 Best Political Science Schools in South Carolina
11
Colleges in South Carolina
727
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.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in South Carolina to determine which ones were the best for political science students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 727 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 the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Political Science Schools in South Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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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 South Carolina
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.
10 Top South Carolina Schools in Poly Sci
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In SC
205
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
University of South Carolina - Columbia is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in political science. UofSC is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia. A Best Colleges rank of #99 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UofSC is a great university overall.
There were approximately 205 political science students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In SC
88
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in political science has to look into Clemson University. Clemson is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Clemson. A Best Colleges rank of #149 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Clemson is a great university overall.
There were about 88 political science students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent data year.
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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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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In SC
43
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in political science. Located in the midsize city of Charleston, The Citadel is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #410 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means The Citadel is a great college overall.
There were about 43 political science students who graduated with this degree at The Citadel in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In SC
62
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Furman University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in political science. Located in the suburb of Greenville, Furman is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #648 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Furman is a great university overall.
There were about 62 political science students who graduated with this degree at Furman in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In SC
107
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Charleston, C of C is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #692 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means C of C is a great college overall.
There were about 107 political science students who graduated with this degree at C of C in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In SC
Located in the city of Spartanburg, Wofford is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 8th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.
There were roughly 26 political science students who graduated with this degree at Wofford in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the town of Clinton, PC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 15th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.
There were approximately 22 political science students who graduated with this degree at PC in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In SC
38
Poly Sci Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 12th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.
There were roughly 38 political science students who graduated with this degree at Coastal Carolina University in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In SC
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Spartanburg, USC Upstate is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 10th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.
There were approximately 19 political science students who graduated with this degree at USC Upstate in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the small city of Rock Hill, Winthrop is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 13th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.
There were about 25 political science students who graduated with this degree at Winthrop in the most recent data year.
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