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Best Colleges for Political Science in Wisconsin

The best colleges for a Political Science degree in Wisconsin, led by University of Wisconsin-Madison, Marquette University and Lawrence 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 Wisconsin?

Based on our rankings, University of Wisconsin-Madison is the top-ranked college for Political Science in Wisconsin. Other top choices include Marquette University, Lawrence University, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

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 Wisconsin-Madison, Marquette University, Lawrence 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 $29,385 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 $60,449 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 Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, WI · 45.2% acceptance · SAT 1,427 · $42,103 tuition · 90% grad rate
  2. 2. Marquette University — Milwaukee, WI · 81.3% acceptance · SAT 1,310 · $51,170 tuition · 83% grad rate
  3. 3. Lawrence University — Appleton, WI · 63.9% acceptance · SAT 1,350 · $56,982 tuition · 77% grad rate
  4. 4. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire — Eau Claire, WI · 82.3% acceptance · SAT 1,220 · $19,228 tuition · 64% grad rate
  5. 5. University of Wisconsin-Parkside — Kenosha, WI · 75.4% acceptance · SAT 1,090 · $17,429 tuition · 40% grad rate
  6. 6. Carthage College — Kenosha, WI · 87.1% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $38,750 tuition · 64% grad rate
  7. 7. Carroll University — Waukesha, WI · 66.8% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $38,890 tuition · 71% grad rate
  8. 8. Concordia University-Wisconsin — Mequon, WI · 78.2% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $35,470 tuition · 68% grad rate
  9. 9. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse — La Crosse, WI · 75.5% acceptance · SAT 1,220 · $19,517 tuition · 71% grad rate
  10. 10. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh — Oshkosh, WI · 86.5% acceptance · SAT 1,090 · $16,446 tuition · 46% grad rate
  11. 11. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point — Stevens Point, WI · 91.8% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $18,508 tuition · 51% grad rate
  12. 12. Beloit College — Beloit, WI · 63% acceptance · SAT 1,287 · $60,886 tuition · 71% grad rate
  13. 13. Edgewood College — Madison, WI · 75.7% acceptance · $35,860 tuition · 60% grad rate
  14. 14. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater — Whitewater, WI · 85.7% acceptance · SAT 1,050 · $18,716 tuition · 59% grad rate
  15. 15. University of Wisconsin-Stout — Menomonie, WI · 87.7% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $19,265 tuition · 55% grad rate
  16. 16. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay — Green Bay, WI · 88.6% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $17,288 tuition · 48% grad rate
  17. 17. University of Wisconsin-River Falls — River Falls, WI · 81.7% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $17,470 tuition · 57% grad rate
  18. 18. University of Wisconsin-Platteville — Platteville, WI · 89.4% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $17,603 tuition · 56% grad rate
  19. 19. University of Wisconsin-Superior — Superior, WI · 93% acceptance · SAT 1,090 · $16,726 tuition · 42% grad rate

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