American Government & Politics Master’s Degrees
There are 30 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in American Government & Politics.
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Education Levels of American Government & Politics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 286 students earned theirAmerican Government & Politics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in American Government & Politics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 12 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 164 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 110 |
Earnings of American Government & Politics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in American Government & Politics of $55,642 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,510 |
| 4 years | $55,642 |
| 5 years | $66,446 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular American Government & Politics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 43 colleges that offer a master’s degree in American Government & Politics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for American Government & Politics students seeking a master's degree is George Washington University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in American Government & Politics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Government & Politics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Willamette University is a popular choice for American Government & Politics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in American Government & Politics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Government & Politics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for American Government & Politics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Government & Politics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Military Academy is a popular choice for American Government & Politics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in American Government & Politics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Baltimore is a popular choice for American Government & Politics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Belmont Abbey College is a popular choice for American Government & Politics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Misericordia University is a popular choice for American Government & Politics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma City Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Government & Politics. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Government & Politics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Boston comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Government & Politics. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona Christian University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Government & Politics. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Government & Politics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puget Sound is a popular choice for American Government & Politics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in American Government & Politics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Government & Politics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Taylor University is a popular choice for American Government & Politics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Government & Politics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lenoir-Rhyne University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Government & Politics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in American Government & Politics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Thomas College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Government & Politics. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska at Omaha comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Government & Politics. This school awarded 5 master's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emmanuel College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Government & Politics. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Government & Politics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Salem State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Government & Politics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in American Government & Politics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Government & Politics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Adams State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Government & Politics. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Drake University is a popular choice for American Government & Politics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in American Government & Politics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Government & Politics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Government & Politics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in American Government & Politics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Government & Politics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to American Government & Politics that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 43,359 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 1,031 |
| Political Economy | 266 |
| Canadian Government and Politics | — |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student 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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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