2023 Best Political Science & Government Master's Degree Schools in Ohio
Finding the Best Political Science & Government Master's Degree School for You
With 1,433 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, political science and government is the #21 most popular major in Ohio.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Political Science & Government Master's Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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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.
2023 Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio
The colleges and universities below are the best for political science majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top Ohio Schools for a Master's in Political Science & Government
Our 2023 rankings named Miami University - Oxford the best school in Ohio for political science and government students working on their master’s degree. Miami University - Oxford is a fairly large public school located in the town of Oxford.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Ohio State is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, UC is a public school with a very large student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Ohio University - Athens Campus is a great place for political science and government students working on their master’s degree. OHIO Athens is a very large public school located in the distant town of Athens.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Akron Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in the city of Akron.
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With a ranking of #6, Kent State University at Kent did quite well on this year’s best schools for political science and government students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 1,044 |
| Illinois | 1,470 |
| Indiana | 798 |
| Wisconsin | 925 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Political Science
Political Science & Government is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Political Science
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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