Graduate Certificates in Political Science & Government
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Education Levels of Political Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 73 people earned their graduate certificate in political science. This earns it the #134 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in political science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,889 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 731 |
| Graduate Certificate | 73 |
Earnings of Political Science Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for political science majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for political science majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in political science. About 57.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 31 |
| Women | 42 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of political science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 38 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular Political Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 37 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in political science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for political science students seekinga graduate certificate is University of Massachusetts - Boston. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in political science from UMass Boston. About 95% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in political science. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in political science from Columbia. Of these students, 60% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Washington University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in political science from GWU.
University of Memphis comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in political science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,378 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in political science from UofM.
The 6th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Nebraska at Omaha. Roughly 15,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in political science from UNOMAHA.
The 6th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Sam Houston State University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in political science from SHSU. Of these students, 20% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Tech is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in political science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in political science from Virginia Tech.
The 8th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in political science from UNC Greensboro. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in political science from UCF. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Florida International University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in political science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in political science from FIU.
The 12th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is St John's University - New York. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,233 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in political science from STJ.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in political science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in political science from IU Bloomington.
Western New Mexico University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in political science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in political science from Western New Mexico University.
Political Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 41 | |
| 29 | |
| 3 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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