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Best Political Science and Government Schools in California
Top Political Science and Government programs in California ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 44
Avg major earnings: $66,880
Top Political Science and Government Programs in California
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University #3 national | $75,464 |
| 2 | UCLA #6 national | $58,937 |
| 3 | Claremont McKenna College #19 national | N/A |
| 4 | USC #26 national | $58,794 |
| 5 | UC Berkeley #36 national | $62,430 |
| 6 | UC Davis #40 national | $54,795 |
| 7 | UC Irvine #47 national | $55,323 |
| 8 | UC Santa Barbara #48 national | $62,470 |
| 9 | Cal Poly SLO #52 national | $71,231 |
| 10 | Santa Clara University #54 national | $64,616 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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