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Best Political Science and Government Schools in Pennsylvania
Top Political Science and Government programs in Pennsylvania ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 28
Avg major earnings: $70,840
Top Political Science and Government Programs in Pennsylvania
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swarthmore College #28 national | $80,009 |
| 2 | Lafayette College #41 national | $71,924 |
| 3 | Lehigh University #43 national | $75,918 |
| 4 | Bucknell University #65 national | $69,853 |
| 5 | University of Pennsylvania #68 national | $86,353 |
| 6 | Villanova University #77 national | $72,272 |
| 7 | Franklin and Marshall College #83 national | $60,579 |
| 8 | Gettysburg College #145 national | $66,454 |
| 9 | Muhlenberg College #177 national | $67,973 |
| 10 | Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia #199 national | $57,069 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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