2023 Best Political Science & Government Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best Political Science & Government Master's Degree School for You
With 1,764 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, political science and government is the #15 most popular major in North Carolina.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Best Political Science & Government Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in North Carolina to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 North Carolina
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 North Carolina Schools for a Master's in Political Science & Government
Our analysis found Duke University to be the best school for political science and government students who want to pursue a master’s degree in North Carolina. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.
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Out of the 3 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Appalachian State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 1,199 |
| Virginia | 1,786 |
| Florida | 2,532 |
| Tennessee | 718 |
| Kentucky | 439 |
| South Carolina | 768 |
| Louisiana | 582 |
| Arkansas | 297 |
| Alabama | 566 |
| Mississippi | 294 |
| West Virginia | 290 |
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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 3 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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