Political Science · New Hampshire
Political Science colleges in New Hampshire
CampusPin lists 15 U.S. colleges in New Hampshire that offer Political Science programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Political Science studies governments, political behavior, and policy, preparing graduates for law school, public service, journalism, and policy research.
Schools in New Hampshire that offer Political Science
Colby-Sawyer College
New London, NH · University · Private
Tuition
$18,400
Acceptance
90%
Enrollment
894
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH · University · Private
Tuition
$65,739
Acceptance
6%
Enrollment
4,447
Great Bay Community College
Portsmouth, NH · Community College · Public
Tuition
$7,200
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,262
Keene State College
Keene, NH · University · Public
Tuition
$14,710
Acceptance
89%
Enrollment
2,808
Manchester Community College
Manchester, NH · Community College · Public
Tuition
$7,090
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,610
Nashua Community College
Nashua, NH · Community College · Public
Tuition
$7,140
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,039
New England College
Henniker, NH · University · Private
Tuition
$41,578
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
2,850
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH · University · Public
Tuition
$14,558
Acceptance
91%
Enrollment
3,801
River Valley Community College
Claremont, NH · Community College · Public
Tuition
$6,940
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
610
Rivier University
Nashua, NH · University · Private
Tuition
$37,791
Acceptance
82%
Enrollment
2,856
Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH · University · Private
Tuition
$46,810
Acceptance
78%
Enrollment
2,058
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH · University · Private
Tuition
$16,450
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
181,201
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online
Manchester, NH · University · Public
Tuition
$7,812
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,245
University of New Hampshire-Franklin Pierce School of Law
Concord, NH · University · Public
Tuition
$21,208
Acceptance
93%
Enrollment
21,527
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH · University · Public
Tuition
$19,112
Acceptance
87%
Enrollment
13,480
Political Science programs in New Hampshire: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 15 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
15
Public / private
9 / 6
Universities / 2-year
11 / 4
Cities represented
11
In-state tuition range
$6,940–$65,739
Median in-state tuition
$16,450
Lowest published in-state tuition
River Valley Community College
$6,940
Most selective
Dartmouth College
6% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
Southern New Hampshire University
181,201 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Political Science program
- American politics and government
- Comparative politics across countries and systems
- International relations and foreign policy
- Political theory (classical and contemporary)
- Public policy analysis
- Quantitative methods for political research
- Constitutional law
- Senior thesis
Where a Political Science degree can lead
- Policy Analyst
- Legislative Aide
- Lawyer (with JD)
- Foreign Service Officer
- Campaign Manager
- Journalist
Typical pay: $48,000–$72,000 early-career (varies widely by sector)
A Political Science major covers American government, comparative politics, international relations, political theory, and political methodology. Programs typically require a research methods sequence (statistics, survey research, or formal modeling) and a senior thesis. Subfields include public policy, public law, political economy, and international security.
Political Science is a common pre-law major. Graduates also work in government, campaigns, journalism, advocacy, foundations, and think tanks. The major pairs naturally with Economics, History, or a foreign language.
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