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Best Political Science and Government Schools in Alabama

Alabama has 7 colleges offering Political Science and Government programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 177 recent graduates. Graduates in Alabama earn $29,710 on average within two years — 14% below the national average of $34,409. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

7
Schools in AL
$29,710
AL Avg. Earnings
$34,409
National Avg.
631
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Political Science and Government in Alabama

Public Schools (6)
$30,381
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$26,353
avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Alabama produce comparable or higher early earnings for Political Science and Government graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Political Science and Government Schools in Alabama, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Tuskegee University logo

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, AL · Private

$26,353
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 31.4%
#2
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Auburn University

Auburn, AL · Public

$31,305
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $35,032
Graduates: 38
Acceptance: 50.5%
#3
The University of Alabama logo

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL · Public

$29,141
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $33,300
Graduates: 87
Acceptance: 75.8%
#4
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Troy University

Troy, AL · Public

$32,925
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $33,338
Graduates: 28
Acceptance: 92.6%
#5
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University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL · Public

$32,569
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 88.4%
#6
University of North Alabama logo

University of North Alabama

Florence, AL · Public

N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 96.5%
#7
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University of South Alabama

Mobile, AL · Public

$25,967
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $18,376
Graduates: 24
Acceptance: 65.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Political Science and Government in Alabama?
Tuskegee University ranks #1 for Political Science and Government in Alabama with median graduate earnings of $26,353 within two years of graduation. There are 7 schools offering Political Science and Government programs in the state.
How much do Political Science and Government graduates earn in Alabama?
Political Science and Government graduates in Alabama earn an average of $29,710 within two years of graduation. This is 14% below the national average of $34,409 for this major.
What is the hardest Political Science and Government school to get into in Alabama?
Tuskegee University is the most selective Political Science and Government program in Alabama with an acceptance rate of 31.4%. The average acceptance rate across Political Science and Government programs in the state is 71.5%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Political Science and Government in Alabama?
In Alabama, private Political Science and Government programs produce average earnings of $26,353 vs $30,381 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 6 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Alabama

Chemical Engineering $67,727 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $67,439 Computer Engineering $62,779 Industrial Engineering $60,359 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $58,359 Civil Engineering $56,631 Computer and Information Sciences, General $56,387 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $49,644
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.