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Best Political Science and Government Schools in New York
Top Political Science and Government programs in New York ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 47
Avg major earnings: $66,147
Top Political Science and Government Programs in New York
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnard College #37 national | N/A |
| 2 | Columbia University #45 national | $79,220 |
| 3 | Cornell University #61 national | $72,438 |
| 4 | Binghamton University #86 national | $62,211 |
| 5 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College #87 national | $57,496 |
| 6 | Skidmore College #89 national | $44,463 |
| 7 | Vassar College #90 national | $56,595 |
| 8 | Colgate University #92 national | $85,816 |
| 9 | Syracuse University #106 national | $59,450 |
| 10 | Stony Brook University #110 national | $63,266 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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