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Best Colleges for Political Science in Missouri

The best colleges for a Political Science degree in Missouri, led by Washington University in St Louis, Saint Louis University and Missouri Southern State 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 Missouri?

Based on our rankings, Washington University in St Louis is the top-ranked college for Political Science in Missouri. Other top choices include Saint Louis University, Missouri Southern State University, University of Missouri-St Louis.

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 Washington University in St Louis, Saint Louis University, Missouri Southern State 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 $30,677 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 $58,962 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. Washington University in St Louis — St. Louis, MO · 12.1% acceptance · SAT 1,530 · $65,790 tuition · 94% grad rate
  2. 2. Saint Louis University — Saint Louis, MO · 75% acceptance · SAT 1,317 · $55,760 tuition · 80% grad rate
  3. 3. Missouri Southern State University — Joplin, MO · 97% acceptance · SAT 1,065 · $17,080 tuition · 42% grad rate
  4. 4. University of Missouri-St Louis — Saint Louis, MO · 62.7% acceptance · SAT 1,199 · $35,112 tuition · 57% grad rate
  5. 5. Rockhurst University — Kansas City, MO · 69.6% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $44,966 tuition · 75% grad rate
  6. 6. Webster University — Saint Louis, MO · 86.2% acceptance · SAT 1,102 · $31,750 tuition · 64% grad rate
  7. 7. University of Missouri-Kansas City — Kansas City, MO · 72.2% acceptance · SAT 1,204 · $30,227 tuition · 55% grad rate
  8. 8. Truman State University — Kirksville, MO · 83.8% acceptance · SAT 1,320 · $18,566 tuition · 69% grad rate
  9. 9. Lindenwood University — Saint Charles, MO · 56.8% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $21,600 tuition · 49% grad rate
  10. 10. Missouri State University-Springfield — Springfield, MO · 90.5% acceptance · SAT 1,122 · $18,770 tuition · 58% grad rate
  11. 11. University of Central Missouri — Warrensburg, MO · 63.8% acceptance · SAT 1,050 · $18,600 tuition · 54% grad rate
  12. 12. Southeast Missouri State University — Cape Girardeau, MO · 73.5% acceptance · SAT 950 · $9,903 tuition · 58% grad rate

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