Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government
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Education Levels of Political Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,936 master's degrees were awarded to political science majors. This earns it the #71 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in political science is $47,403. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $43,420 to a high of $50,644.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in political science. About 55.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,067 |
| Women | 869 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of political science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 80 |
| Black or African American | 148 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 216 |
| White | 988 |
| International Students | 348 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 156 |
Most Popular Political Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 226 colleges that offer a master’s degree in political science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for political science students seekinga master's degree is George Washington University. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. 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 173 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 39% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in political science. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. The political science program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 108 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
Harvard University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in political science. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The political science program at Harvard University awarded 58 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 48% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 master's degrees were handed out to political science majors at Georgetown. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 people received their master's degree in political science from NYU. About 43% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 master's degrees were handed out to political science majors at SNHU. About 43% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in political science. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 master's degrees were handed out to political science majors at Florida State. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
American Public University System is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in political science. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. The political science program at American Public University System awarded 34 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 38% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in political science. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their master's degree in political science from Columbia. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Regent University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in political science. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,590 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 master's degrees were handed out to political science majors at Regent. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Yale University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in political science. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 master's degrees were handed out to political science majors at Yale. Of these students, 63% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their master's degree in political science from Liberty University. About 28% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 master's degrees were handed out to political science majors at UC Berkeley. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Springfield. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,645 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,375 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their master's degree in political science from UIS. About 33% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 master's degrees were handed out to political science majors at The Graduate Center. About 30% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Eastern Illinois University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in political science. Roughly 8,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,207 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,691 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in political science from EIU. About 56% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their master's degree is St John's University - New York. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 master's degrees were handed out to political science majors at STJ. About 61% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in political science. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. The political science program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill awarded 20 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 45% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska at Omaha. Each year, around 15,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their master's degree in political science from UNOMAHA. About 47% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Princeton University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in political science. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,010 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their master's degree in political science from Princeton. About 53% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to political science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 4,803 |
| International Relations & Security | 4,426 |
| Sociology | 1,298 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1,076 |
| Anthropology | 941 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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