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Best Political Science and Government Schools in Texas
Top Political Science and Government programs in Texas ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 27
Avg major earnings: $62,355
Top Political Science and Government Programs in Texas
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rice University #4 national | $70,513 |
| 2 | UT Austin #30 national | $59,257 |
| 3 | Texas A&M University #62 national | $58,382 |
| 4 | Trinity University #98 national | N/A |
| 5 | Southern Methodist University #103 national | $79,400 |
| 6 | Texas Christian University #138 national | $62,718 |
| 7 | The University of Texas at Dallas #141 national | $56,188 |
| 8 | University of Houston #159 national | $52,679 |
| 9 | Baylor University #217 national | $59,016 |
| 10 | Texas Tech University #272 national | $53,731 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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