Other Political Science & Government Master’s Degrees
There are 51 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Other Political Science & Government. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 13.3% of Other Political Science & Government graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Other Political Science & Government Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,031 degrees were awarded toOther Political Science & Government majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Other Political Science & Government at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 12 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 814 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 183 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 22 |
Earnings of Other Political Science & Government Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Other 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 Other 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 65.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 74 |
| Women | 39 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Other Political Science & Government graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 57.5% |
| Asian | 9 | 8.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 6.2% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 4.4% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 2.7% |
| International Students | 15 | 13.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 13.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Other Political Science & Government Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 77 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Other Political Science & Government. Learn more about the most popular below:
George Mason University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Other Political Science & Government majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 144 master's degrees in Other 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.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Other Political Science & Government majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master's degree in Other Political Science & Government from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Other Political Science & Government majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in Other Political Science & Government from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Other Political Science & Government majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 65 master's degrees in Other Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Political Science & Government. This school awarded 55 master's degrees in Other 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.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Other Political Science & Government majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 52 master's degrees in Other 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 California-San Diego comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Political Science & Government. This school awarded 50 master's degrees in Other Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brandeis University is a popular choice for Other Political Science & Government majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in Other Political Science & Government from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Xavier University is a popular choice for Other Political Science & Government majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Other Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Marist University is a popular choice for Other Political Science & Government majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in Other Political Science & Government from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Political Science & Government. This school awarded 33 master's degrees in Other 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 California-Riverside is a popular choice for Other Political Science & Government majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in Other Political Science & Government from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Other Political Science & Government majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in Other Political Science & Government from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lafayette College is a popular choice for Other Political Science & Government majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Other 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 Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Political Science & Government. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Other Political Science & Government from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Other Political Science & Government majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Other Political Science & Government from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
McDaniel College is a popular choice for Other Political Science & Government majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Other Political Science & Government from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Political Science & Government. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Other Political Science & Government from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Akron Main Campus is a popular choice for Other Political Science & Government majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Other 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.
Western Michigan University is a popular choice for Other Political Science & Government majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Other Political Science & Government from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Other Political Science & Government that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 43,359 |
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 286 |
| 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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