2023 Best Political Science & Government Schools in Arkansas
Finding the Best Political Science & Government School for You
With 297 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, political science and government is the #27 most popular major in Arkansas.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Political Science & Government Schools in Arkansas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in Arkansas to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
View our full ranking methodology.
Featured Political Science & Government Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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 Schools in Arkansas
The following schools top our list of the Best Political Science & Government Colleges.
Top Arkansas Schools in Political Science & Government
Our analysis found Arkansas State University - Main Campus to be the best school for political science and government students who want to pursue a degree in Arkansas. A-State is a large public school located in the city of Jonesboro.
Full Political Science & Government at Arkansas State University - Main Campus Report
Request Information
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Arkansas. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Political Science & Government Schools in Arkansas list. UARK is a fairly large public school located in the city of Fayetteville.
After completing their degree, political science graduates from UARK carry an average student debtload of $26,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $251, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Request Information
Out of the 6 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Hendrix College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Conway, Hendrix is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arkansas at Little Rock. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Political Science & Government Schools in Arkansas list. Located in the midsize city of Little Rock, UA Little Rock is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Full Political Science & Government at University of Arkansas at Little Rock Report
Request Information
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Central Arkansas is a great place for political science and government students. Located in the city of Conway, UCA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Political Science majors at UCA take out an average of $17,854 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on Political Science & Government at University of Central Arkansas
Request Information
Arkansas Tech University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Political Science & Government Schools in Arkansas list. ATU is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Russellville.
Full Political Science & Government at Arkansas Tech University Report
Request InformationBest Political Science & Government Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Political Science & Government Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 1,199 |
| Virginia | 1,786 |
| North Carolina | 1,764 |
| Florida | 2,532 |
| Tennessee | 718 |
| Kentucky | 439 |
| South Carolina | 768 |
| Louisiana | 582 |
| Alabama | 566 |
| Mississippi | 294 |
| West Virginia | 290 |
More Political Science & Government Rankings in Arkansas
Political Science & Government Related Rankings by Major
One of 12 majors within the area of study, political science and government has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Political Science
| 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 6 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to UKWiki at English Wikipedia.
More about our data sources and methodologies.