Graduate Certificates in Political Science & Government
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Education Levels of Political Science Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 74 students 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 | 1,936 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 654 |
| Graduate Certificate | 74 |
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 60.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29 |
| Women | 45 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of political science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 40 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
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 $14,187 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,433 per year. The political science program at University of Massachusetts - Boston awarded 22 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 95% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The political science program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 19 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 58% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Florida is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in political science. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to political science majors at UF. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Washington University. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. The political science program at George Washington University awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Memphis comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in political science. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in political science from UofM. About 25% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to political science majors at 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to political science majors at SHSU.
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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to political science majors at 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. The political science program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to political science majors at UCF.
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 $8,912 per year. The political science program at Florida International University awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $43,962 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,666 per year. The political science program at St John's University - New York awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in political science from IU Bloomington.
The 12th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Pennsylvania. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. The political science program at University of Pennsylvania awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
The University of Texas at El Paso 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 $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. The political science program at The University of Texas at El Paso awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $4,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,558 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to political science majors at Western New Mexico University.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to political science that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 990 |
| International Relations & Security | 511 |
| General Social Sciences | 143 |
| Economics | 122 |
| Criminology | 91 |
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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