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Best Political Science and Government Schools in Ohio
Top Political Science and Government programs in Ohio ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 26
Avg major earnings: $53,091
Top Political Science and Government Programs in Ohio
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State University #112 national | $57,749 |
| 2 | Kenyon College #168 national | $43,685 |
| 3 | Oberlin College #225 national | $51,717 |
| 4 | Denison University #239 national | $59,094 |
| 5 | The College of Wooster #299 national | $43,917 |
| 6 | John Carroll University #316 national | $51,820 |
| 7 | Miami University-Oxford #323 national | $57,775 |
| 8 | Ohio Wesleyan University #414 national | N/A |
| 9 | Xavier University #418 national | $55,109 |
| 10 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus #442 national | $54,415 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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