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Best Colleges for Political Science in Indiana

The best colleges for a Political Science degree in Indiana, led by University of Notre Dame, Indiana University-Bloomington and Purdue University-Main Campus. 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 Indiana?

Based on our rankings, University of Notre Dame is the top-ranked college for Political Science in Indiana. Other top choices include Indiana University-Bloomington, Purdue University-Main Campus, DePauw University.

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 Notre Dame, Indiana University-Bloomington, Purdue University-Main Campus. 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 $39,928 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 $64,196 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 Notre Dame — Notre Dame, IN · 11.3% acceptance · SAT 1,520 · $65,025 tuition · 95% grad rate
  2. 2. Indiana University-Bloomington — Bloomington, IN · 78.2% acceptance · SAT 1,313 · $41,891 tuition · 80% grad rate
  3. 3. Purdue University-Main Campus — West Lafayette, IN · 49.9% acceptance · SAT 1,364 · $28,794 tuition · 83% grad rate
  4. 4. DePauw University — Greencastle, IN · 57.2% acceptance · SAT 1,340 · $59,070 tuition · 75% grad rate
  5. 5. Wabash College — Crawfordsville, IN · 63.3% acceptance · SAT 1,180 · $50,800 tuition · 77% grad rate
  6. 6. Ball State University — Muncie, IN · 85.5% acceptance · SAT 1,160 · $29,630 tuition · 62% grad rate
  7. 7. University of Indianapolis — Indianapolis, IN · 66.5% acceptance · $37,200 tuition · 56% grad rate
  8. 8. Valparaiso University — Valparaiso, IN · 89.4% acceptance · SAT 1,178 · $48,450 tuition · 70% grad rate
  9. 9. Purdue University Northwest — Hammond, IN · 72.4% acceptance · SAT 1,024 · $16,094 tuition · 43% grad rate
  10. 10. Indiana State University — Terre Haute, IN · 80.8% acceptance · $22,322 tuition · 43% grad rate

Best Colleges for Political Science in Indiana on PickACampus