2023 Best Political Science & Government Bachelor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin
Finding the Best Political Science & Government Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 925 degrees and certificates were awarded to political science and government students who went to a Wisconsin college or university. This makes it the #17 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Political Science & Government Bachelor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Wisconsin to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
2023 Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin
The following schools top our list of the Best Political Science & Government Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Political Science & Government Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Wisconsin - Madison the best school in Wisconsin for political science and government students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW - Madison is a fairly large public school located in the city of Madison.
The average amount in student loans that political science majors at UW - Madison take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,313. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $317, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Marquette University is a great place for political science and government students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Political Science majors at Marquette take out an average of $21,491 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $382.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - River Falls. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. UW - River Falls is a medium-sized public school located in the town of River Falls.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, political science majors at UW - River Falls accumulate an average of around $26,835 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Norbert College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. SNC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of De Pere.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is a great place for political science and government students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of La Crosse, UW - La Crosse is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that political science majors at UW - La Crosse take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,070.
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University of Wisconsin - Whitewater ranked #6 on this year’s Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the town of Whitewater, UW - Whitewater is a public college with a large student population.
Political Science majors at UW - Whitewater take out an average of $29,679 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh ranked #7 on this year’s Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the small city of Oshkosh, UW Oshkosh is a public school with a large student population.
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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for political science and government students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. UWM is a very large public school located in the large city of Milwaukee.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, political science majors at UWM accumulate an average of around $25,987 in student debt.
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University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point ranked #9 on this year’s Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the distant town of Stevens Point, UW - Stevens Point is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Political Science majors at UW - Stevens Point take out an average of $20,979 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #10, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay did quite well on this year’s best schools for political science and government students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay, UW - Green Bay is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 1,044 |
| Ohio | 1,433 |
| Illinois | 1,470 |
| Indiana | 798 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Political Science
Political Science & Government is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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