2023 Best Value Political Science & Government Schools in Nebraska
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Political Science & Government School for You
In 2020-2021, 222 degrees and certificates were awarded to political science and government students who went to a Nebraska college or university. This makes it the #34 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Political Science & Government Schools in Nebraska ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Nebraska to see which ones offered the best value programs for political science students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Featured Political Science Programs
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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.
Best Nebraska Schools for Affordable Quality in Political Science & Government
Our analysis found University of Nebraska at Omaha to be the best value school for political science and government students who want to pursue a degree in Nebraska. UNOMAHA is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Omaha.
UNOMAHA undergraduate students pay an average of $8,136 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, political science graduates from UNOMAHA carry an average student debtload of $21,594.
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The excellent programs at University of Nebraska - Lincoln helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best political science and government schools in Nebraska. Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public college with a fairly large student population.
UNL undergraduate students pay an average of $9,590 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, political science graduates from UNL carry an average student debtload of $22,232. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $245.
UNL also took the #2 spot in our Best Political Science & Government Schools in Nebraska rankings.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Hastings College is a great value for political science and government students. Located in the town of Hastings, Hastings is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Hastings are $33,590 per year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Creighton University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Political Science & Government Schools in Nebraska list. Creighton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Omaha.
Creighton undergraduate students pay an average of $44,524 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, political science graduates from Creighton take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
Creighton also took the #3 spot in our Best Political Science & Government Schools in Nebraska rankings.
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Out of the 5 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Doane University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Doane Crete is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Crete.
Doane Crete undergraduate students pay an average of $37,880 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Request InformationBest Value Political Science & Government Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 574 |
| Minnesota | 685 |
| Kansas | 270 |
| Iowa | 406 |
| North Dakota | 55 |
| South Dakota | 71 |
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Other Related Political Science 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.
Political Science & Government Related Majors for 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 5 schools only.
- 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.
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