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Best Colleges for Political Science in Ohio

The best colleges for a Political Science degree in Ohio, led by Ohio State University-Main Campus, Case Western Reserve University and University of Cincinnati-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 Ohio?

Based on our rankings, Ohio State University-Main Campus is the top-ranked college for Political Science in Ohio. Other top choices include Case Western Reserve University, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, University of Dayton.

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 Ohio State University-Main Campus, Case Western Reserve University, University of Cincinnati-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 $40,458 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 $67,810 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. Ohio State University-Main Campus — Columbus, OH · 60.6% acceptance · SAT 1,387 · $40,022 tuition · 88% grad rate
  2. 2. Case Western Reserve University — Cleveland, OH · 36.5% acceptance · SAT 1,513 · $66,608 tuition · 87% grad rate
  3. 3. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus — Cincinnati, OH · 85.3% acceptance · SAT 1,282 · $29,310 tuition · 75% grad rate
  4. 4. University of Dayton — Dayton, OH · 65.5% acceptance · SAT 1,335 · $49,140 tuition · 80% grad rate
  5. 5. Oberlin College — Oberlin, OH · 34.2% acceptance · SAT 1,447 · $67,366 tuition · 81% grad rate
  6. 6. Xavier University — Cincinnati, OH · 86.4% acceptance · SAT 1,217 · $50,640 tuition · 69% grad rate
  7. 7. Ohio Wesleyan University — Delaware, OH · 55.6% acceptance · $53,888 tuition · 59% grad rate
  8. 8. Kenyon College — Gambier, OH · 31% acceptance · SAT 1,429 · $71,520 tuition · 82% grad rate
  9. 9. Denison University — Granville, OH · 17.4% acceptance · SAT 1,410 · $67,000 tuition · 79% grad rate
  10. 10. Ohio Northern University — Ada, OH · 74.4% acceptance · SAT 1,252 · $39,800 tuition · 75% grad rate
  11. 11. The College of Wooster — Wooster, OH · 59.5% acceptance · SAT 1,353 · $61,640 tuition · 74% grad rate
  12. 12. University of Akron Main Campus — Akron, OH · 59.7% acceptance · SAT 1,081 · $20,815 tuition · 52% grad rate
  13. 13. Wright State University-Main Campus — Dayton, OH · 96.3% acceptance · $21,222 tuition · 42% grad rate
  14. 14. Mount St. Joseph University — Cincinnati, OH · 59.1% acceptance · SAT 1,183 · $38,150 tuition · 56% grad rate
  15. 15. Baldwin Wallace University — Berea, OH · 75.7% acceptance · SAT 1,194 · $39,832 tuition · 67% grad rate
  16. 16. Franciscan University of Steubenville — Steubenville, OH · 58.4% acceptance · SAT 1,220 · $34,100 tuition · 75% grad rate
  17. 17. Cedarville University — Cedarville, OH · 65.3% acceptance · SAT 1,241 · $37,150 tuition · 73% grad rate
  18. 18. Capital University — Columbus, OH · 70.2% acceptance · SAT 1,068 · $43,234 tuition · 60% grad rate
  19. 19. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus — Bowling Green, OH · 81% acceptance · SAT 1,117 · $22,448 tuition · 64% grad rate
  20. 20. Hiram College — Hiram, OH · 93.5% acceptance · $27,600 tuition · 55% grad rate
  21. 21. Heidelberg University — Tiffin, OH · 85.8% acceptance · $33,650 tuition · 52% grad rate
  22. 22. Malone University — Canton, OH · 75.9% acceptance · SAT 1,081 · $37,160 tuition · 45% grad rate
  23. 23. Youngstown State University — Youngstown, OH · 84.5% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $11,473 tuition · 50% grad rate
  24. 24. Lake Erie College — Painesville, OH · 70.4% acceptance · $37,634 tuition · 38% grad rate
  25. 25. Central State University — Wilberforce, OH · 98.6% acceptance · $10,058 tuition · 23% grad rate

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