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Best Colleges for Bachelor Degree in Political Science and Government

181 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

181 Colleges
📍 New York
🎓 Bachelor Degree

Showing 1–24 of 181 colleges in New York

Union College
Schenectady, New York
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 43.8%
Annual cost
$81,627/yr
Grad earnings
$88,604
SAT avg
1,410
ACT mid
30
Apply by Jan 15
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Union College
Schenectady, New York
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 43.8%
Annual cost
$81,627/yr
Grad earnings
$88,604
SAT avg
1,410
ACT mid
30
Apply by Nov 1
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Union College
Schenectady, New York
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 43.8%
Annual cost
$81,627/yr
Grad earnings
$88,604
SAT avg
1,410
ACT mid
30
Apply by Jan 15
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Union College
Schenectady, New York
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 43.8%
Annual cost
$81,627/yr
Grad earnings
$88,604
SAT avg
1,410
ACT mid
30
Apply by Nov 1
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Fordham University
Bronx, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 56.3%
Annual cost
$77,351/yr
Grad earnings
$85,569
SAT avg
1,412
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 3 Decision Feb 15 Fee $70
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Fordham University
Bronx, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 56.3%
Annual cost
$77,351/yr
Grad earnings
$85,569
SAT avg
1,412
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 3 Decision Apr 1 Fee $70
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Fordham University
Bronx, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 56.3%
Annual cost
$77,351/yr
Grad earnings
$85,569
SAT avg
1,412
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 20 Fee $70
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Fordham University
Bronx, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 56.3%
Annual cost
$77,351/yr
Grad earnings
$85,569
SAT avg
1,412
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $70
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Colgate University
Hamilton, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 12%
Annual cost
$83,650/yr
Grad earnings
$85,139
SAT avg
1,480
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 20 Fee $60
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Colgate University
Hamilton, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 12%
Annual cost
$83,650/yr
Grad earnings
$85,139
SAT avg
1,480
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15 Fee $60
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Colgate University
Hamilton, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 12%
Annual cost
$83,650/yr
Grad earnings
$85,139
SAT avg
1,480
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15 Fee $60
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Binghamton University
Vestal, New York
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 37.7%
Annual cost
$29,657/yr
Grad earnings
$80,596
SAT avg
1,415
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Apr 1 Fee $50
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Binghamton University
Vestal, New York
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 37.7%
Annual cost
$29,657/yr
Grad earnings
$80,596
SAT avg
1,415
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $50
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Barnard College
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8%
Annual cost
$84,023/yr
Grad earnings
$80,516
SAT avg
1,500
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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Barnard College
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8%
Annual cost
$84,023/yr
Grad earnings
$80,516
SAT avg
1,500
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Bachelor Degree in Political Science and Government in New York?
181 colleges and universities currently offer Bachelor Degree programs in Political Science and Government in New York, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Political Science and Government in New York?
Clarkson University leads with median graduate earnings of $89,696 ten years after enrollment for Bachelor Degree graduates.
What SAT score do I need for Political Science and Government programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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