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Best Colleges for Political Science in Oklahoma

The best colleges for a Political Science degree in Oklahoma, led by University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, University of Tulsa and University of Central Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma?

Based on our rankings, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is the top-ranked college for Political Science in Oklahoma. Other top choices include University of Tulsa, University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus.

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 Oklahoma-Norman Campus, University of Tulsa, University of Central Oklahoma. 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 $23,992 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 $51,095 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 Oklahoma-Norman Campus — Norman, OK · 76.6% acceptance · SAT 1,246 · $27,377 tuition · 75% grad rate
  2. 2. University of Tulsa — Tulsa, OK · 61.5% acceptance · SAT 1,389 · $50,061 tuition · 72% grad rate
  3. 3. University of Central Oklahoma — Edmond, OK · 78.1% acceptance · SAT 1,090 · $19,704 tuition · 37% grad rate
  4. 4. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus — Stillwater, OK · 75% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $25,754 tuition · 68% grad rate
  5. 5. Oklahoma City University — Oklahoma City, OK · 77% acceptance · SAT 1,177 · $35,648 tuition · 65% grad rate
  6. 6. Oklahoma Baptist University — Shawnee, OK · 49.4% acceptance · SAT 1,024 · $35,570 tuition · 52% grad rate
  7. 7. Northwestern Oklahoma State University — Alva, OK · 65.5% acceptance · SAT 1,003 · $11,664 tuition · 30% grad rate
  8. 8. East Central University — Ada, OK · 58.2% acceptance · SAT 1,049 · $17,842 tuition · 34% grad rate
  9. 9. Southeastern Oklahoma State University — Durant, OK · 76.4% acceptance · SAT 1,087 · $16,740 tuition · 32% grad rate
  10. 10. Rogers State University — Claremore, OK · $16,410 tuition · 29% grad rate
  11. 11. Cameron University — Lawton, OK · $16,515 tuition · 31% grad rate
  12. 12. Langston University — Langston, OK · $14,616 tuition · 17% grad rate

Best Colleges for Political Science in Oklahoma on PickACampus