2023 Best Political Science & Government Master's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Finding the Best Political Science & Government Master's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, political science and government was ranked #20 in the country. In fact 49,282 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
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 the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This report analyzed 9 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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Featured Political Science & Government Programs
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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 the Rocky Mountains Region
Check out the political science master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools for a Master's in Political Science & Government
Our analysis found University of Colorado Boulder to be the best school for political science and government students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Rocky Mountains Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public college with a very large student population.
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Out of the 9 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Denver, CU Anschutz is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Colorado State University - Fort Collins helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best political science and government schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . Colorado State is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Collins.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Utah is a great place for political science and government students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, U of U is a public college with a very large student population.
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Out of the 9 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wyoming landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the town of Laramie, UW is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Utah State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree political science and government programs. USU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Logan.
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Boise State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Boise State is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Boise.
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The University of Montana ranked #8 on this year’s Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the city of Missoula, UM is a public college with a large student population.
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Idaho State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree political science and government programs. Located in the city of Pocatello, ISU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Request InformationBest Political Science & Government Colleges by State
Explore the best political science and government schools for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 798 |
| Utah | 458 |
| Idaho | 207 |
| Montana | 104 |
| Wyoming | 54 |
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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 Related Majors
| 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 9 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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