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Best Political Science and Government Schools in Connecticut

Top Political Science and Government programs in Connecticut ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.

Programs listed: 14

Avg major earnings: $69,204

Top Political Science and Government Programs in Connecticut

Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.

#	School	Type	4yr Earnings	1yr Earnings	Admit Rate
1	Yale University #10 national	Private	$98,467	$57,466	4.5%
2	Connecticut College #113 national	Private	$67,040	$46,588	38.3%
3	University of Connecticut #129 national	Public	$58,466	$37,009	53.9%
4	Trinity College #175 national	Private	N/A	$42,979	33.5%
5	Quinnipiac University #196 national	Private	$60,974	$26,440	77.0%
6	Fairfield University #197 national	Private	$65,857	$38,426	45.0%
7	Sacred Heart University #228 national	Private	N/A	$17,262	67.7%
8	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus #266 national	Public	$58,466	$37,009	86.5%
9	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus #294 national	Public	$58,466	$37,009	87.0%
10	University of Connecticut-Stamford #337 national	Public	$58,466	$37,009	80.2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.

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