by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 24 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of political science & government. Combined, these schools handed out 201 master's degrees in political science & government to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The political science master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for political science & government students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Political Science & Government Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in political science & government.
It's difficult to beat Stanford University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in political science & government. Located in the large suburb of Stanford, Stanford is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in political science & government from Stanford University
It is difficult to beat University of California - Los Angeles if you want to pursue a master's degree in political science & government. UCLA is a very large public university located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in political science & government from University of California - Los Angeles
It's hard to beat University of California - Berkeley if you want to pursue a master's degree in political science & government. Located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in political science & government from University of California - Berkeley
University of California - Irvine is a great option for students interested in a master's degree in political science & government. Located in the large city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in political science & government from University of California - Irvine
UW Seattle is a very large public university located in the large city of Seattle.More information about a master’s in political science & government from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Located in the large city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in political science & government from University of California - San Diego
Claremont Graduate University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Claremont.More information about a master’s in political science & government from Claremont Graduate University
UCSB is a very large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Santa Barbara.More information about a master’s in political science & government from University of California - Santa Barbara
UC Davis is a fairly large public university located in the small suburb of Davis.More information about a master’s in political science & government from University of California - Davis
UCR is a fairly large public university located in the city of Riverside.More information about a master’s in political science & government from University of California - Riverside
Explore the best political science & government schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 253 | 163 |
| Washington | 183 | 17 |
| Oregon | 158 | 9 |
| Nevada | 105 | 7 |
| Hawaii | 85 | 5 |
One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Political Science & Government has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 201 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 621 |
| International Relations & National Security | 485 |
| Sociology | 219 |
| Geography & Cartography | 184 |
| Anthropology | 163 |
| Urban Studies | 87 |
| Other Social Sciences | 83 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 33 |
| General Social Sciences | 23 |
| Archeology | 3 |
