Best political science and government colleges in Ohio

bachelor graduates in Ohio earn a weighted average salary of $51,861 3 years after graduation. This places Ohio graduate earnings in the bottom 50% nationally. Additionally, graduates earn 6% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our rankings cover 21 of the 24 programs available in Ohio, accounting for 97% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in Ohio | #83 in Political Science nationally
Economic score 3.35

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Cost $29,442

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $66,090

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 81%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Ohio | #97 in Political Science nationally
Economic score 3.55

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Cost $17,953

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $57,749

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 82%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Ohio | #122 in Political Science nationally
Economic score 3.92

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Cost $15,933

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $55,318

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 49%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Ohio | #160 in Political Science nationally
Economic score 4.75

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Cost $24,791

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $57,775

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 82%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Ohio | #225 in Political Science nationally
Economic score 5.74

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Cost $20,879

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $53,307

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 65%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Ohio | #233 in Political Science nationally
Economic score 5.95

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Cost $21,804

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $54,415

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 74%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Ohio | #234 in Political Science nationally

Denison University

Granville, Ohio

Economic score 5.95

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Cost $34,134

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $59,094

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 81%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in Ohio | #241 in Political Science nationally

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio

Economic score 6.16

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Cost $26,310

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $55,109

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Ohio | #253 in Political Science nationally
Economic score 6.53

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Cost $20,070

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $51,290

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in Ohio | #295 in Political Science nationally
Economic score 7.77

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Cost $15,639

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $47,418

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 55%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in Ohio | #309 in Political Science nationally

John Carroll University

University Heights, Ohio

Economic score 8.53

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Cost $28,824

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $51,820

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 74%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#12 in Ohio | #322 in Political Science nationally
Economic score 9.20

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Cost $14,222

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,809

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 51%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#13 in Ohio | #350 in Political Science nationally
Economic score 11.56

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Cost $17,142

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,424

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 55%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#14 in Ohio | #353 in Political Science nationally

Oberlin College

Oberlin, Ohio

Economic score 11.91

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Cost $37,377

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $51,717

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 86%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#15 in Ohio | #354 in Political Science nationally

Capital University

Columbus, Ohio

Economic score 11.98

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Cost $24,223

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $46,588

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#16 in Ohio | #361 in Political Science nationally

Ashland University

Ashland, Ohio

Economic score 12.57

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Cost $20,551

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,212

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 64%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#17 in Ohio | #393 in Political Science nationally
Economic score 19.57

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Cost $18,340

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $42,383

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 65%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#18 in Ohio | #395 in Political Science nationally
Economic score 19.80

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Cost $24,995

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $43,917

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 75%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#19 in Ohio | #401 in Political Science nationally
Economic score 21.26

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Cost $11,715

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $40,770

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 52%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#20 in Ohio | #411 in Political Science nationally
Economic score 29.32

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Cost $37,730

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $44,642

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 86%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in political science and government in Ohio?

Years

7.6 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in political science and government in Ohio is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 7.6 years.

How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in political science and government earn in Ohio?

Salary

$51,861

The median bachelor's degree in political science and government graduate earns $51,861 4 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in political science and government cost in Ohio?

Net cost

$22,158

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in political science and government is $22,158. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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