Master’s Degrees in Political Science
Featured Political Science Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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.
Featured Political Science Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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.
Education Levels of Poly Sci Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,731 people earned their master's degree in poly sci. This makes it the 98th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in poly sci at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,731 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 722 |
| Graduate Certificate | 44 |
Earnings of Poly Sci Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
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 poly sci. About 51.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 882 |
| Women | 849 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of poly sci master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 77 |
| Black or African American | 129 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 237 |
| White | 812 |
| International Students | 314 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 162 |
Most Popular Poly Sci Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 221 colleges that offer a master’s degree in poly sci. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Johns Hopkins University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for poly sci majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in poly sci from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 48% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Harvard University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for poly sci majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in poly sci from Harvard. About 40% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in poly sci from NYU. Of these students, 45% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in poly sci. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in poly sci from Florida State. About 45% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American Public University System is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in poly sci. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in poly sci from American Military University. Of these students, 32% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in poly sci. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in poly sci from Columbia. Of these students, 50% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Yale University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in poly sci. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in poly sci from Yale. Of these students, 45% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in poly sci from Georgetown. About 49% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Regent University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in poly sci. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in poly sci from Regent. Of these students, 64% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in poly sci. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in poly sci from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 67% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Liberty University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in poly sci. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in poly sci from Liberty University. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
University of Illinois at Springfield comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in poly sci. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in poly sci from UIS. About 48% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in poly sci from The Graduate Center. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
Eastern Illinois University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in poly sci. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in poly sci from EIU. About 60% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
St John's University - New York comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in poly sci. Roughly 20,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in poly sci from STJ. About 73% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in poly sci. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in poly sci from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 39% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Nebraska at Omaha comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in poly sci. Roughly 15,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in poly sci from UNOMAHA. About 43% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Princeton University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in poly sci. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in poly sci from Princeton. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in poly sci from Georgia State. Of these students, 65% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to poly sci that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| American Government & Politics | 165 |
| Other Political Science & Government | 91 |
| Political Economy | 13 |
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
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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