Graduate Certificates in Political Science & Government
Featured Political Science & Government Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Featured Political Science & Government Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Political Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 69 people earned their graduate certificate in political science. This makes it the 134th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in political science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 41,131 |
| Associate Degree | 2,167 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,000 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 737 |
| Basic Certificate | 325 |
| Graduate Certificate | 69 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 9 |
Earnings of Political Science Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for political science students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in political science. About 53.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 37 |
| Women | 32 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of political science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 33 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Political Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 37 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in political science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Massachusetts - Boston tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for political science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,905 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in political science from UMass Boston. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in political science. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in political science from Columbia.
George Washington University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in political science. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in political science from GWU. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Memphis is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in political science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in political science from UofM. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Nebraska at Omaha comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in political science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in political science from UNOMAHA.
Sam Houston State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in political science. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in political science from SHSU. Of these students, 25% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in political science from Virginia Tech. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in political science. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in political science from UNC Greensboro. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Florida comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in political science. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in political science from UCF. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in political science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in political science from IU Bloomington.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in political science. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in political science from UPenn. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The University of Texas at El Paso is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in political science. Each year, around 24,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in political science from UTEP. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Western New Mexico University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in political science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,958 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in political science from Western New Mexico University.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to political science that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 940 |
| International Relations & Security | 558 |
| Economics | 208 |
| General Social Sciences | 134 |
| Other Social Sciences | 52 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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