2023 Best Political Science & Government Master's Degree Schools in District of Columbia
Finding the Best Political Science & Government Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, political science and government students earned 1,324 degrees and certificates from a District of Columbia school, making the subject the 4th in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Political Science & Government Master's Degree Schools in District of Columbia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in District of Columbia to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia
The following schools top our list of the Best Political Science & Government Master's Degree Colleges.
Top District of Columbia Schools for a Master's in Political Science & Government
Our 2023 rankings named Georgetown University the best school in District of Columbia for political science and government students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at George Washington University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best political science and government schools in District of Columbia. Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
Full Political Science & Government at George Washington University Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Catholic University of America. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia list. CUA is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.
Out of the 5 schools in District of Columbia that were part of this year’s ranking, American University landed the # 4 spot on the list. The American University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Howard University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia list. Located in the city of Washington, Howard is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Full Political Science & Government at Howard University Report
Best Political Science & Government Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Pennsylvania | 2,080 |
New York | 3,785 |
Maryland | 1,135 |
New Jersey | 792 |
Delaware | 173 |
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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.
Most Popular Majors Related to Political Science
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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 5 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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