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Best Colleges for Political Science in North Carolina

The best colleges for a Political Science degree in North Carolina, led by Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Wake Forest 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 North Carolina?

Based on our rankings, Duke University is the top-ranked college for Political Science in North Carolina. Other top choices include University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wake Forest University, North Carolina State University at Raleigh.

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 Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wake Forest 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 $35,080 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 $67,418 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. Duke University — Durham, NC · 5.7% acceptance · SAT 1,548 · $68,758 tuition · 97% grad rate
  2. 2. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, NC · 15.3% acceptance · SAT 1,439 · $41,203 tuition · 91% grad rate
  3. 3. Wake Forest University — Winston-Salem, NC · 21.7% acceptance · SAT 1,475 · $67,642 tuition · 89% grad rate
  4. 4. North Carolina State University at Raleigh — Raleigh, NC · 41.7% acceptance · SAT 1,376 · $32,847 tuition · 85% grad rate
  5. 5. University of North Carolina at Greensboro — Greensboro, NC · 88.5% acceptance · SAT 1,193 · $24,012 tuition · 56% grad rate
  6. 6. Elon University — Elon, NC · 66.4% acceptance · SAT 1,208 · $46,958 tuition · 84% grad rate
  7. 7. University of North Carolina at Charlotte — Charlotte, NC · 79.6% acceptance · SAT 1,231 · $22,492 tuition · 69% grad rate
  8. 8. Davidson College — Davidson, NC · 13.4% acceptance · SAT 1,469 · $64,410 tuition · 91% grad rate
  9. 9. University of North Carolina Asheville — Asheville, NC · 91.9% acceptance · SAT 1,251 · $24,849 tuition · 54% grad rate
  10. 10. Appalachian State University — Boone, NC · 90.1% acceptance · SAT 1,214 · $25,212 tuition · 75% grad rate
  11. 11. East Carolina University — Greenville, NC · 89.2% acceptance · SAT 1,180 · $23,638 tuition · 63% grad rate
  12. 12. North Carolina Central University — Durham, NC · 87% acceptance · SAT 1,050 · $19,735 tuition · 42% grad rate
  13. 13. University of North Carolina Wilmington — Wilmington, NC · 64.2% acceptance · SAT 1,287 · $24,152 tuition · 71% grad rate
  14. 14. Queens University of Charlotte — Charlotte, NC · 62.1% acceptance · SAT 1,206 · $45,846 tuition · 61% grad rate
  15. 15. High Point University — High Point, NC · 75.3% acceptance · SAT 1,288 · $45,312 tuition · 74% grad rate
  16. 16. Meredith College — Raleigh, NC · 74.2% acceptance · SAT 1,204 · $45,630 tuition · 70% grad rate
  17. 17. Guilford College — Greensboro, NC · 80% acceptance · SAT 1,105 · $41,362 tuition · 46% grad rate
  18. 18. Winston-Salem State University — Winston-Salem, NC · 78.3% acceptance · SAT 945 · $16,782 tuition · 47% grad rate
  19. 19. Western Carolina University — Cullowhee, NC · 81.8% acceptance · SAT 1,157 · $8,630 tuition · 60% grad rate
  20. 20. North Carolina A & T State University — Greensboro, NC · 49.9% acceptance · SAT 1,074 · $20,673 tuition · 57% grad rate
  21. 21. Johnson C Smith University — Charlotte, NC · 45.2% acceptance · $21,300 tuition · 34% grad rate
  22. 22. Gardner-Webb University — Boiling Springs, NC · 77.2% acceptance · SAT 1,113 · $34,760 tuition · 55% grad rate
  23. 23. Wingate University — Wingate, NC · 91.1% acceptance · SAT 1,111 · $41,636 tuition · 46% grad rate
  24. 24. Lenoir-Rhyne University — Hickory, NC · 84.6% acceptance · $31,900 tuition · 48% grad rate
  25. 25. Barton College — Wilson, NC · 94.2% acceptance · $37,250 tuition · 46% grad rate

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