Master’s Degrees in Political Science
Education Levels of Poly Sci Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,731 people earned their master's degree in poly sci. This earns it the #98 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in poly sci at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 39,836 |
| Associate Degree | 2,146 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,731 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 722 |
| Basic Certificate | 242 |
| Graduate Certificate | 44 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Poly Sci Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for poly sci majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for poly sci students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in poly sci. About 51.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 882 |
| Women | 849 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of poly sci master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 77 |
| Black or African American | 129 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 237 |
| White | 812 |
| International Students | 314 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 162 |
Most Popular Poly Sci Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 221 colleges that offer a master’s degree in poly sci. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for poly sci students seekinga master's degree is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. 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 poly sci from Harvard. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The most popular school in the United States for poly sci students seekinga master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 58 people received their master's degree in poly sci from Johns Hopkins. About 48% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in poly sci. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 poly sci from NYU. About 45% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in poly sci. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. 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 poly sci from Florida State. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
American Public University System comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in poly sci. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. 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 poly sci from American Military University. About 32% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. 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, 33 people received their master's degree in poly sci from Columbia. About 50% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Yale University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in poly sci. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 poly sci from Yale. About 45% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Regent University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in poly sci. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 poly sci from Regent. About 64% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgetown University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in poly sci. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. 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, 30 people received their master's degree in poly sci from Georgetown. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 poly sci from Liberty University. Of these students, 30% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. 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 poly sci from UC Berkeley. About 67% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Springfield. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. 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 poly sci from UIS. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in poly sci. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. 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 poly sci from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 43% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their master's degree is Eastern Illinois University. Roughly 8,600 attend the school each year. 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 poly sci from EIU. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their master's degree is St John's University - New York. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 poly sci from STJ. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in poly sci. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 poly sci from UNC Chapel Hill. About 39% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their master's degree is Princeton University. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. 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 poly sci from Princeton. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska at Omaha. Each year, around 15,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 poly sci from UNOMAHA. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
Georgia State University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in poly sci. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in poly sci from Georgia State. About 65% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to poly sci that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| American Government & Politics | 165 |
| Other Political Science & Government | 91 |
| Political Economy | 13 |
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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