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Best Colleges for Political Science in Massachusetts

The best colleges for a Political Science degree in Massachusetts, led by Harvard University, Tufts University and Northeastern University. 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 Massachusetts?

Based on our rankings, Harvard University is the top-ranked college for Political Science in Massachusetts. Other top choices include Tufts University, Northeastern University, Boston 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 Harvard University, Tufts University, Northeastern University. 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 $53,984 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 $85,151 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. Harvard University — Cambridge, MA · 3.7% acceptance · SAT 1,553 · $61,676 tuition · 98% grad rate
  2. 2. Tufts University — Medford, MA · 11.5% acceptance · SAT 1,513 · $70,704 tuition · 94% grad rate
  3. 3. Northeastern University — Boston, MA · 5.2% acceptance · SAT 1,497 · $66,162 tuition · 91% grad rate
  4. 4. Boston University — Boston, MA · 11.1% acceptance · SAT 1,480 · $68,102 tuition · 89% grad rate
  5. 5. Boston College — Chestnut Hill, MA · 16.4% acceptance · SAT 1,507 · $70,702 tuition · 91% grad rate
  6. 6. Williams College — Williamstown, MA · 8.3% acceptance · SAT 1,533 · $68,560 tuition · 94% grad rate
  7. 7. Wellesley College — Wellesley, MA · 14.1% acceptance · SAT 1,520 · $67,176 tuition · 92% grad rate
  8. 8. Amherst College — Amherst, MA · 9% acceptance · SAT 1,533 · $70,480 tuition · 94% grad rate
  9. 9. Smith College — Northampton, MA · 21% acceptance · SAT 1,500 · $65,178 tuition · 89% grad rate
  10. 10. University of Massachusetts-Amherst — Amherst, MA · 59.7% acceptance · SAT 1,423 · $40,449 tuition · 83% grad rate
  11. 11. Brandeis University — Waltham, MA · 40.5% acceptance · SAT 1,462 · $68,080 tuition · 86% grad rate
  12. 12. College of the Holy Cross — Worcester, MA · 17.6% acceptance · SAT 1,353 · $64,500 tuition · 87% grad rate
  13. 13. Clark University — Worcester, MA · 39.5% acceptance · SAT 1,370 · $58,867 tuition · 77% grad rate
  14. 14. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth — North Dartmouth, MA · 90.6% acceptance · SAT 1,182 · $32,567 tuition · 52% grad rate
  15. 15. Mount Holyoke College — South Hadley, MA · 36% acceptance · SAT 1,463 · $67,018 tuition · 84% grad rate
  16. 16. Simmons University — Boston, MA · 70% acceptance · SAT 1,316 · $46,874 tuition · 72% grad rate
  17. 17. University of Massachusetts-Boston — Boston, MA · 83.8% acceptance · SAT 1,194 · $38,125 tuition · 49% grad rate
  18. 18. Stonehill College — Easton, MA · 66.3% acceptance · $57,490 tuition · 76% grad rate
  19. 19. Suffolk University — Boston, MA · 82.3% acceptance · SAT 1,216 · $47,550 tuition · 61% grad rate
  20. 20. Emmanuel College — Boston, MA · 75.7% acceptance · SAT 1,250 · $48,550 tuition · 68% grad rate
  21. 21. Wheaton College (Massachusetts) — Norton, MA · 67.7% acceptance · SAT 1,308 · $63,960 tuition · 73% grad rate
  22. 22. Assumption University — Worcester, MA · 83% acceptance · $51,356 tuition · 75% grad rate
  23. 23. Framingham State University — Framingham, MA · 83.6% acceptance · SAT 1,180 · $18,000 tuition · 48% grad rate
  24. 24. Bridgewater State University — Bridgewater, MA · 87.8% acceptance · SAT 1,180 · $17,948 tuition · 53% grad rate
  25. 25. Salem State University — Salem, MA · 95.9% acceptance · $19,531 tuition · 50% grad rate

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