<p>HEre is the NRC rankings for political science. <a href="http://www.jajnsn.com/vanguarduniversities/politicalsci.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.jajnsn.com/vanguarduniversities/politicalsci.html</a>
G-town is at 37 even though many think it is amazing at political science. The experience someone gains in the political capital of the world makes DC schools more apealing. UMD is the best of the DC area schools at 29</p>
<p>The NRC study is based on information collected in 1993. A lot has changed in 13 years. Also, that study focuses on Phd production.</p>
<p>My friend is at American and loves it, deffinitely lots of connections though too, that is a plus.</p>