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Best Colleges for Political Science in Connecticut

The best colleges for a Political Science degree in Connecticut, led by Yale University, Fairfield University and Connecticut College. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Political Science programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Political Science in Connecticut?

Based on our rankings, Yale University is the top-ranked college for Political Science in Connecticut. Other top choices include Fairfield University, Connecticut College, University of Connecticut.

What are the best Political Science schools?

The best Political Science schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Yale University, Fairfield University, Connecticut College. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Political Science?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Political Science programs is approximately $43,142 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Political Science degree?

A bachelor's degree in Political Science typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Political Science rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Political Science graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Political Science programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $78,106 per year. Below are the highest-paying Political Science programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Yale University — New Haven, CT · 3.9% acceptance · SAT 1,534 · $67,250 tuition · 96% grad rate
  2. 2. Fairfield University — Fairfield, CT · 33.3% acceptance · SAT 1,335 · $58,350 tuition · 84% grad rate
  3. 3. Connecticut College — New London, CT · 37% acceptance · SAT 1,432 · $67,242 tuition · 82% grad rate
  4. 4. University of Connecticut — Storrs, CT · 52.4% acceptance · SAT 1,348 · $43,712 tuition · 83% grad rate
  5. 5. Trinity College — Hartford, CT · 29.3% acceptance · SAT 1,415 · $70,770 tuition · 84% grad rate
  6. 6. Quinnipiac University — Hamden, CT · 72.2% acceptance · SAT 1,242 · $55,480 tuition · 76% grad rate
  7. 7. Sacred Heart University — Fairfield, CT · 65.4% acceptance · $50,404 tuition · 73% grad rate
  8. 8. United States Coast Guard Academy — New London, CT · 22.4% acceptance · SAT 1,339 · 93% grad rate
  9. 9. Central Connecticut State University — New Britain, CT · 73.3% acceptance · SAT 1,080 · $16,550 tuition · 48% grad rate
  10. 10. Eastern Connecticut State University — Willimantic, CT · 83% acceptance · SAT 1,160 · $17,428 tuition · 58% grad rate
  11. 11. Southern Connecticut State University — New Haven, CT · 91.5% acceptance · $27,378 tuition · 50% grad rate

Best Colleges for Political Science in Connecticut on PickACampus