2023 Best Political Science & Government Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best Political Science & Government Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 718 degrees and certificates were awarded to political science and government students who went to a Tennessee college or university. This makes it the #22 most popular major 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. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Political Science & Government Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Tennessee to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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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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 Tennessee
The following schools top our list of the Best Political Science & Government Master's Degree Colleges.
Top Tennessee Schools for a Master's in Political Science & Government
Our analysis found Vanderbilt University to be the best school for political science and government students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Tennessee. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. UT Knoxville is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Knoxville.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Memphis is a great place for political science and government students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Request InformationBest Political Science & Government Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 1,199 |
| Virginia | 1,786 |
| North Carolina | 1,764 |
| Florida | 2,532 |
| 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 Majors Related 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 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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