Political Science & Government at University of Massachusetts Amherst

If you plan to study political science and government, take a look at what University of Massachusetts Amherst has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

UMass Amherst is located in Amherst, Massachusetts and has a total student population of 31,642. Of the 6,844 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2021, 208 of them were political science and government majors.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Political Science & Government section at the bottom of this page.

UMass Amherst Political Science & Government Degrees Available

• Basic Certificate in Political Science (Less Than 1 Year)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science
• Master’s Degree in Political Science
• Doctorate Degree in Political Science

Online Classes Are Available at UMass Amherst

Don't have the time or the flexibility in your schedule to take traditional classes? Online courses may be the perfect solution for you. They allow independent learners to study when and where they want to while offering the rigor of in-person classes.

For those who are interested in distance learning, UMass Amherst does offer online courses in political science for the following degree levels:

UMass Amherst Political Science & Government Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks political science programs across the country. The following shows how UMass Amherst performed in these rankings.

Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The political science major at UMass Amherst is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Political Science & Government. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools	102
Best Value Political Science & Government Schools	544

In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in political science from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #145 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 3 students who received their doctoral degrees in political science, making the school the #75 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Political Science Graduates from UMass Amherst Make?

The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst is $35,030. This is 6% higher than $33,089, which is the national average for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.

Political Science Student Demographics at UMass Amherst

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.

UMass Amherst Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 48% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.

About 66% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in political science at UMass Amherst are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in political science.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	12
Black or African American	12
Hispanic or Latino	21
White	137
International Students	10
Other Races/Ethnicities	16

UMass Amherst Political Science & Government Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 political science majors earned their master's degree from UMass Amherst. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.

Of the students who received a political science master's degree from UMass Amherst, 100% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in political science.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	3
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

UMass Amherst also has a doctoral program available in political science. In 2021, 3 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Related Majors

• Other Social Sciences
• Geography & Cartography
• Anthropology
• Sociology
• Economics

Careers That Political Science Grads May Go Into

A degree in political science can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MA, the home state for University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Occupation	Jobs in MA	Average Salary in MA
Managers	8,660	$131,450
Economists	1,150	$117,680
Political Science Professors	1,020	$136,210
Economics Professors	870	$125,120
Political Scientists	50	$88,120

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Lion Hirth under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.