by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for political science & government students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 163 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for political science & government students working on their master's degree.
The political science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Political Science & Government Master's Degree Schools in California.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for political science & government students seeking a a master's degree.
Stanford University is a great decision for students interested in 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
University of California - Los Angeles is a great option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in political science & government. UCLA is a very large public university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in political science & government from University of California - Los Angeles
University of California - Berkeley is a good option for students pursuing a master's degree in political science & government. Located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in political science & government from University of California - Berkeley
It's difficult to beat University of California - Irvine if you wish to pursue a master's degree in political science & government. Located in the city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in political science & government from University of California - Irvine
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 large 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 suburb of Santa Barbara.More information about a master’s in political science & government from University of California - Santa Barbara
UCR is a very large public university located in the large city of Riverside.More information about a master’s in political science & government from University of California - Riverside
Located in the small city of Santa Cruz, UC Santa Cruz is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in political science & government from University of California - Santa Cruz
Located in the city of Long Beach, CSULB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in political science & government from California State University - Long Beach
Explore all the Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 163 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 532 |
| International Relations & National Security | 455 |
| Sociology | 200 |
| Geography & Cartography | 133 |
| Anthropology | 121 |
| Urban Studies | 84 |
| Other Social Sciences | 82 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 33 |
| General Social Sciences | 23 |
| Archeology | 2 |
