Each year, approximately 0.3% of Nebraska graduates receive degrees in political science. That means an estimated 170 political scientists graduate from Nebraska's 9 political science schools each year.

Top Schools

The top-ranked school in Nebraska with a political science program is University of Nebraska at Kearney, which is located in Kearney. In 2010, it was ranked 30th nationwide. 7 students graduated with a degree in political science from University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2010. University of Nebraska at Kearney charged in-state students $5,912 in tuition fees per year.

The second-ranked school in Nebraska that has a political science program is University of Nebraska-Lincoln. University of Nebraska-Lincoln, which was ranked 60th in the country in 2010, is located in Lincoln. In 2010, 90 students graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln political science program. Students at University of Nebraska-Lincoln paid $7,224 per year in tuition fees.

The third-ranked school in Nebraska with a political science program is Creighton University, which is located in Omaha. In 2010, it was ranked 65th nationwide. In 2010, Creighton University graduated 23 students from its political science programs. Students at Creighton University paid $30,578 per year in tuition fees.

Cost

If you choose to attend a Nebraska political science school, average tuition will be $13,968 per year. However, tuition at your particular institution may range from $2,040 per year to $30,578 per year. In 2010, the political science schools that charged the highest tuition rates in Nebraska were:

1. Creighton University - located in Omaha, students are charged $30,578 per year
2. Nebraska Wesleyan University - located in Lincoln, students are charged $23,474 per year
3. Hastings College - located in Hastings, students are charged $22,620 per year

The political science schools in Nebraska that charged the lowest tuition rates were:

1. Western Nebraska Community College - located in Scottsbluff, students are charged $2,040 per year
2. Wayne State College - located in Wayne, students are charged $5,071 per year
3. University of Nebraska at Kearney - located in Kearney, students are charged $5,912 per year

More Information

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