Political Science & Government Master’s Degrees
There are 1,206 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Political Science & Government. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 19.7% of Political Science & Government graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 44,942 students earned theirPolitical Science & Government majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Political Science & Government at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 21 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,212 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 39,672 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 2,289 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 748 |
Earnings of Political Science & Government Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Political Science & Government of $55,642 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Political Science & Government majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 53.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,005 |
| Women | 859 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Political Science & Government graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 875 | 46.9% |
| Asian | 90 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 211 | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 150 | 8.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 74 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 89 | 4.8% |
| International Students | 368 | 19.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 19.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Political Science & Government Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,304 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Political Science & Government. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Political Science & Government students seeking a master's degree is University of California-Los Angeles. During the most recent year for which we have data, 744 people received their master's degree in Political Science & Government from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 536 master's degrees in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Political Science & Government. This school awarded 438 master's degrees in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 428 master's degrees in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Political Science & Government. During the most recent year for which we have data, 415 people received their master's degree in Political Science & Government from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 414 master's degrees in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 403 master's degrees in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Political Science & Government. This school awarded 395 master's degrees in Political Science & Government 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 Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Political Science & Government. During the most recent year for which we have data, 393 people received their master's degree in Political Science & Government from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Political Science & Government. During the most recent year for which we have data, 375 people received their master's degree in Political Science & Government from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Political Science & Government. This school awarded 373 master's degrees in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Political Science & Government. During the most recent year for which we have data, 340 people received their master's degree in Political Science & Government from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Political Science & Government. This school awarded 337 master's degrees in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Political Science & Government. This school awarded 325 master's degrees in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 323 master's degrees in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 316 master's degrees in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Political Science & Government. This school awarded 310 master's degrees in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Political Science & Government. During the most recent year for which we have data, 304 people received their master's degree in Political Science & Government from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 301 master's degrees in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 295 master's degrees in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Political Science & Government Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 43,359 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 1,031 |
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 286 |
| Political Economy | 266 |
| Canadian Government and Politics | — |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Political Science & Government that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
| Anthropology | 10,768 |
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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