by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for political science & government students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 101 master's degrees in political science & government to qualified students.
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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.
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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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.
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 Massachusetts.
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.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in political science & government.
Harvard University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in political science & government. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in political science & government from Harvard University
It is hard to beat Boston University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in political science & government. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in political science & government from Boston University
Suffolk University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in political science & government. Located in the large city of Boston, Suffolk is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in political science & government from Suffolk University
Explore all the Best Political Science & Government Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 153 | 45 |
| Rhode Island | 127 | 11 |
| New Hampshire | 108 | 43 |
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 | 97 |
| Other Political Science & Government | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 713 |
| International Relations & National Security | 453 |
| Urban Studies | 56 |
| Anthropology | 48 |
| Geography & Cartography | 46 |
| Sociology | 30 |
| Other Social Sciences | 21 |
| Archeology | 13 |
| General Social Sciences | 3 |
