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Best Colleges for Political Science in Florida

The best colleges for a Political Science degree in Florida, led by University of Miami, Florida State University and University of Florida. 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 Florida?

Based on our rankings, University of Miami is the top-ranked college for Political Science in Florida. Other top choices include Florida State University, University of Florida, University of South Florida.

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 University of Miami, Florida State University, University of Florida. 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 $30,631 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 $62,025 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. University of Miami — Coral Gables, FL · 18.9% acceptance · SAT 1,415 · $62,616 tuition · 84% grad rate
  2. 2. Florida State University — Tallahassee, FL · 24.2% acceptance · SAT 1,361 · $18,786 tuition · 86% grad rate
  3. 3. University of Florida — Gainesville, FL · 24.2% acceptance · SAT 1,403 · $28,659 tuition · 91% grad rate
  4. 4. University of South Florida — Tampa, FL · 43.2% acceptance · SAT 1,227 · $17,324 tuition · 77% grad rate
  5. 5. Florida International University — Miami, FL · 54.7% acceptance · SAT 1,163 · $18,964 tuition · 74% grad rate
  6. 6. Rollins College — Winter Park, FL · 47.5% acceptance · SAT 1,271 · $60,580 tuition · 75% grad rate
  7. 7. University of West Florida — Pensacola, FL · 58.2% acceptance · SAT 1,138 · $19,241 tuition · 59% grad rate
  8. 8. University of Florida-Online — Gainesville, FL · 61.3% acceptance · SAT 1,338 · $16,579 tuition · 85% grad rate
  9. 9. University of Central Florida — Orlando, FL · 40.1% acceptance · SAT 1,269 · $22,467 tuition · 78% grad rate
  10. 10. University of North Florida — Jacksonville, FL · 53.2% acceptance · SAT 1,153 · $20,793 tuition · 69% grad rate
  11. 11. The University of Tampa — Tampa, FL · 40.3% acceptance · $34,408 tuition · 64% grad rate
  12. 12. Florida Southern College — Lakeland, FL · 64.4% acceptance · SAT 1,252 · $44,040 tuition · 71% grad rate
  13. 13. Florida Atlantic University — Boca Raton, FL · 66.1% acceptance · SAT 1,127 · $17,324 tuition · 63% grad rate
  14. 14. Stetson University — DeLand, FL · 71.6% acceptance · SAT 1,176 · $57,410 tuition · 62% grad rate
  15. 15. Barry University — Miami, FL · 77.2% acceptance · $34,350 tuition · 38% grad rate
  16. 16. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University — Tallahassee, FL · 20.6% acceptance · SAT 1,107 · $17,725 tuition · 53% grad rate
  17. 17. Flagler College — Saint Augustine, FL · 80.8% acceptance · SAT 1,084 · $29,900 tuition · 56% grad rate
  18. 18. Ave Maria University — Ave Maria, FL · 41.4% acceptance · $30,198 tuition · 54% grad rate

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