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Best Colleges for Political Science in Oregon

The best colleges for a Political Science degree in Oregon, led by University of Oregon, Portland State University and Lewis & Clark College. 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 Oregon?

Based on our rankings, University of Oregon is the top-ranked college for Political Science in Oregon. Other top choices include Portland State University, Lewis & Clark College, Reed College.

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 Oregon, Portland State University, Lewis & Clark College. 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 $44,046 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 $61,309 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 Oregon — Eugene, OR · 88.3% acceptance · SAT 1,272 · $44,598 tuition · 72% grad rate
  2. 2. Portland State University — Portland, OR · 90.9% acceptance · $31,074 tuition · 53% grad rate
  3. 3. Lewis & Clark College — Portland, OR · 78.5% acceptance · $64,828 tuition · 75% grad rate
  4. 4. Reed College — Portland, OR · 24.6% acceptance · SAT 1,437 · $69,350 tuition · 71% grad rate
  5. 5. Oregon State University — Corvallis, OR · 77.3% acceptance · SAT 1,290 · $38,190 tuition · 70% grad rate
  6. 6. Oregon State University-Cascades Campus — Bend, OR · 63.1% acceptance · SAT 1,255 · $37,356 tuition · 56% grad rate
  7. 7. University of Portland — Portland, OR · 89.2% acceptance · SAT 1,277 · $58,100 tuition · 80% grad rate
  8. 8. Willamette University — Salem, OR · 77.1% acceptance · SAT 1,377 · $51,156 tuition · 71% grad rate
  9. 9. Western Oregon University — Monmouth, OR · 98.1% acceptance · $32,534 tuition · 47% grad rate
  10. 10. Southern Oregon University — Ashland, OR · 88.6% acceptance · $31,887 tuition · 43% grad rate
  11. 11. Eastern Oregon University — La Grande, OR · 98.3% acceptance · $25,431 tuition · 43% grad rate

Best Colleges for Political Science in Oregon on PickACampus