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2023 Best Political Science & Government Schools in Idaho

5 Colleges
$29,615 Avg Salary
$18,268 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Political Science & Government School for You

In 2020-2021, 207 degrees and certificates were awarded to political science and government students who went to a Idaho college or university. This makes it the #26 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Political Science & Government Schools in Idaho ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Idaho to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Political Science & Government Schools in Idaho

The colleges and universities below are the best for political science majors pursuing a .

Top Idaho Schools in Political Science & Government

Our analysis found College of Western Idaho to be the best school for political science and government students who want to pursue a degree in Idaho. CWI is a large public school located in the rural area of Nampa.

On average, political science graduates from CWI take out $11,838 in student loans while working on their degree.

Read full report on Political Science & Government at College of Western Idaho

Out of the 5 schools in Idaho that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Idaho landed the # 2 spot on the list. BYU - I is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg.

Political Science majors at BYU - I take out an average of $12,021 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#3

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID

The excellent programs at University of Idaho helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best political science and government schools in Idaho. Located in the town of Moscow, U of I is a public school with a large student population.

Political Science majors at U of I take out an average of $21,643 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Political Science & Government at University of Idaho Report

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Boise State University is a great place for political science and government students. Boise State is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Boise.

Political Science majors at Boise State take out an average of $21,626 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Political Science & Government at Boise State University Report

#5

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID

The excellent programs at Idaho State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best political science and government schools in Idaho. Located in the small city of Pocatello, ISU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Political Science majors at ISU take out an average of $24,214 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Political Science & Government at Idaho State University Report

Best Political Science & Government Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Political Science & Government Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 798
Utah 458
Montana 104
Wyoming 54

Political Science & Government is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.

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 5 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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