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Best Political Science and Government Schools in North Carolina
Top Political Science and Government programs in North Carolina ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 15
Avg major earnings: $56,720
Top Political Science and Government Programs in North Carolina
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNC Chapel Hill #16 national | $58,890 |
| 2 | Duke University #31 national | $84,950 |
| 3 | Wake Forest University #73 national | $70,723 |
| 4 | NC State #108 national | $51,838 |
| 5 | Elon University #111 national | $67,059 |
| 6 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte #334 national | $47,682 |
| 7 | University of North Carolina Wilmington #366 national | $48,480 |
| 8 | Appalachian State University #458 national | $39,883 |
| 9 | East Carolina University #579 national | $53,257 |
| 10 | North Carolina A & T State University #698 national | N/A |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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