Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government
Featured Political Science & Government Programs
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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, 2,000 people earned their master's degree in political science. This makes it the 71st most popular master's degree 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in political science is $60,055. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $50,087 and the high is $68,741.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in political science. About 52.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,045 |
| Women | 955 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of political science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 93 |
| Black or African American | 140 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 275 |
| White | 975 |
| International Students | 345 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 172 |
Most Popular Political Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 226 colleges that offer a master’s degree in political science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
George Washington University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for political science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 173 people received their master's degree in political science from GWU. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. George Washington University political science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,055.
Johns Hopkins University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in political science. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their master's degree in political science from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 39% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Johns Hopkins graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,055.
Harvard University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in political science. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in political science from Harvard. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Harvard University political science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,055.
The 4th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in political science from Georgetown. Of these students, 46% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in political science at Georgetown University make a median salary of 60,055.
The 5th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in political science from NYU. About 45% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,055.
Florida State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in political science. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in political science from Florida State. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Florida State University political science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,055.
American Public University System is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in political science. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in political science from American Military University. About 32% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. American Public University System political science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,055.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in political science. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 33 people received their master's degree in political science from Columbia. About 50% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in political science at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 60,055.
Regent University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in political science. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in political science from Regent. About 64% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Regent graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,055.
Yale University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in political science. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in political science from Yale. About 45% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Yale University political science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,055.
The 12th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in political science from Liberty University. Of these students, 30% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in political science at Liberty University make a median salary of 60,055.
The 12th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in political science from UC Berkeley. About 67% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Berkeley political science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,055.
The 14th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Springfield. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in political science from UIS. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Data shows that UIS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,055.
The 14th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in political science from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 43% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in political science at The Graduate Center, CUNY make a median salary of 60,055.
Eastern Illinois University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in political science. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in political science from EIU. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Data shows that EIU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,055.
The 17th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their master's degree is St John's University - New York. Roughly 20,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in political science from STJ. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. St John's University - New York political science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,055.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in political science. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in political science from UNC Chapel Hill. About 39% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UNC Chapel Hill graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,055.
The 19th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska at Omaha. Roughly 15,800 attend the school each year. 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, 19 people received their master's degree in political science from UNOMAHA. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. University of Nebraska at Omaha political science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,055.
Princeton University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in political science. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in political science from Princeton. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that Princeton graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,055.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to political science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 5,317 |
| International Relations & Security | 5,262 |
| General Social Sciences | 1,618 |
| Sociology | 1,358 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1,193 |
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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