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Best Colleges for Political Science in Texas

The best colleges for a Political Science degree in Texas, led by Rice University, The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University-College Station. 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 Texas?

Based on our rankings, Rice University is the top-ranked college for Political Science in Texas. Other top choices include The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University-College Station, Baylor University.

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 Rice University, The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University-College Station. 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 $38,377 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 $69,080 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. Rice University — Houston, TX · 8% acceptance · SAT 1,553 · $64,144 tuition · 95% grad rate
  2. 2. The University of Texas at Austin — Austin, TX · 26.6% acceptance · SAT 1,395 · $44,908 tuition · 89% grad rate
  3. 3. Texas A&M University-College Station — College Station, TX · 57.4% acceptance · SAT 1,280 · $40,124 tuition · 84% grad rate
  4. 4. Baylor University — Waco, TX · 51.3% acceptance · SAT 1,329 · $58,100 tuition · 80% grad rate
  5. 5. Southern Methodist University — Dallas, TX · 63.4% acceptance · SAT 1,428 · $67,040 tuition · 84% grad rate
  6. 6. The University of Texas at San Antonio — San Antonio, TX · 86.8% acceptance · SAT 1,105 · $22,051 tuition · 53% grad rate
  7. 7. Angelo State University — San Angelo, TX · 83% acceptance · SAT 1,054 · $18,300 tuition · 44% grad rate
  8. 8. Texas Christian University — Fort Worth, TX · 44.5% acceptance · SAT 1,298 · $61,740 tuition · 86% grad rate
  9. 9. University of Houston — Houston, TX · 73.9% acceptance · SAT 1,250 · $22,547 tuition · 65% grad rate
  10. 10. Trinity University — San Antonio, TX · 25.9% acceptance · SAT 1,416 · $53,676 tuition · 84% grad rate
  11. 11. The University of Texas at Arlington — Arlington, TX · 79.9% acceptance · SAT 1,124 · $29,582 tuition · 54% grad rate
  12. 12. Austin College — Sherman, TX · 47.7% acceptance · SAT 1,212 · $48,680 tuition · 67% grad rate
  13. 13. The University of Texas at Dallas — Richardson, TX · 65.1% acceptance · SAT 1,286 · $40,144 tuition · 76% grad rate
  14. 14. University of Houston-Clear Lake — Houston, TX · 90.5% acceptance · SAT 1,060 · $21,114 tuition · 52% grad rate
  15. 15. Texas Tech University — Lubbock, TX · 72.7% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $24,451 tuition · 69% grad rate
  16. 16. University of Dallas — Irving, TX · 53.4% acceptance · SAT 1,227 · $53,930 tuition · 73% grad rate
  17. 17. University of North Texas — Denton, TX · 72.2% acceptance · SAT 1,109 · $21,149 tuition · 61% grad rate
  18. 18. Southwestern University — Georgetown, TX · 43.1% acceptance · SAT 1,241 · $53,813 tuition · 73% grad rate
  19. 19. Texas Wesleyan University — Fort Worth, TX · 69.2% acceptance · SAT 1,070 · $39,582 tuition · 32% grad rate
  20. 20. Wayland Baptist University — Plainview, TX · 56% acceptance · $23,782 tuition · 19% grad rate
  21. 21. LeTourneau University — Longview, TX · 38% acceptance · SAT 1,208 · $37,160 tuition · 59% grad rate
  22. 22. East Texas Baptist University — Marshall, TX · 57.8% acceptance · $30,680 tuition · 47% grad rate
  23. 23. Sam Houston State University — Huntsville, TX · 90.3% acceptance · SAT 1,041 · $19,068 tuition · 55% grad rate
  24. 24. Texas A & M International University — Laredo, TX · 44.4% acceptance · SAT 993 · $19,454 tuition · 46% grad rate
  25. 25. Abilene Christian University — Abilene, TX · 66% acceptance · SAT 1,194 · $44,200 tuition · 59% grad rate

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