Best Political Science and Government Schools in Ohio

Ohio has 29 colleges offering Political Science and Government programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 1,289 recent graduates. Graduates in Ohio earn $32,269 on average within two years — 6% below the national average of $34,409. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in OH

$32,269

OH Avg. Earnings

$34,409

National Avg.

631

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Political Science and Government in Ohio

Public Schools (11)

$30,666

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (13)

$32,950

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $2,284 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Political Science and Government Schools in Ohio, Ranked by Earnings

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH · Private

$29,685

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 28.7%

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public

$37,856

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,311

Graduates: 113

Acceptance: 82.1%

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH · Private

$29,685

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 33.0%

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH · Private

$36,077

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,605

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 61.7%

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

$37,379

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,926

Graduates: 272

Acceptance: 50.8%

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH · Private

$30,409

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,882

Graduates: 35

Acceptance: 54.3%

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH · Private

$36,221

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,491

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 87.7%

Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH ·

$34,298

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,640

Graduates: 70

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH ·

$34,298

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,640

Graduates: 70

Acceptance: N/A

#10

Ohio University-Southern Campus

Ironton, OH ·

$34,298

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,640

Graduates: 70

Acceptance: N/A

#11

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH ·

$34,298

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,640

Graduates: 70

Acceptance: N/A

#12

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public

$34,298

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,640

Graduates: 70

Acceptance: 84.8%

#13

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Zanesville, OH ·

$34,298

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,640

Graduates: 70

Acceptance: N/A

#14

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,226

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: 87.7%

#15

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH · Public

$30,771

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,997

Graduates: 44

Acceptance: 80.6%

#16

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH · Public

$25,774

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,193

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 80.3%

#17

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH · Private

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,250

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 81.1%

#18

Ashland University

Ashland, OH · Private

$35,518

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,107

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 80.6%

#19

Capital University

Columbus, OH · Private

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,964

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 73.2%

#20

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,320

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 95.2%

#21

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH · Private

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH · Public

$23,649

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,147

Graduates: 82

Acceptance: 86.7%

#23

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH · Public

$30,409

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,636

Graduates: 31

Acceptance: 95.5%

#24

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public

$27,048

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,504

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 70.9%

#25

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH · Public

$30,771

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,646

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 94.8%

#26

Wittenberg University

Springfield, OH · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,835

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 91.0%

#27

Denison University

Granville, OH · Private

Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH · Private

$30,409

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,897

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 50.7%

#29

Notre Dame College

Cleveland, OH · Private

$29,250

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 80.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Political Science and Government in Ohio?

Case Western Reserve University ranks #1 for Political Science and Government in Ohio with median graduate earnings of $29,685 within two years of graduation. There are 29 schools offering Political Science and Government programs in the state.

How much do Political Science and Government graduates earn in Ohio?

Political Science and Government graduates in Ohio earn an average of $32,269 within two years of graduation. This is 6% below the national average of $34,409 for this major.

What is the hardest Political Science and Government school to get into in Ohio?

Denison University is the most selective Political Science and Government program in Ohio with an acceptance rate of 16.9%. The average acceptance rate across Political Science and Government programs in the state is 71.9%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Political Science and Government in Ohio?

In Ohio, private Political Science and Government programs produce average earnings of $32,950 vs $30,666 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 11 public and 13 private options in the state.

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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.