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2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k

187 Ranked Colleges
1,850 Degrees Awarded
$23,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master's For Those Making Over $110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 48,597 people earned their degree in political science and government, making the major the 21st most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, political science and government graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $33,977 and had an average of $22,822 in loans still to pay off.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,850 political science and government graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 187 colleges that offered a degree in political science and government. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent political science and government programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the political science and government program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree political science students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science & Government (Income Over $110k)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 masters’s political science degrees to qualified students.

On top of its placing in this ranking, UF also did well on our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

Full University of Florida Political Science & Government Report

#2

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Out of the 187 schools in the Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Florida State University is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 24 masters’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Political Science & Government at Florida State University

#3

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Augusta University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. Augusta, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s political science degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Augusta University are $20,712.

Read full report on Political Science & Government at Augusta University

#4

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend American Public University System. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k. American Public University System is a private for-profit institution located in Charles Town, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 31 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at American Military University are $7,050, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full American Public University System Political Science & Government Report

#5

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Georgia is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Political Science & Government at University of Georgia

#6

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

The University of West Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #6. The University of West Florida is a fairly large public school situated in Pensacola, Florida. It awarded 8 masters’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of West Florida are $24,894, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UWF Political Science & Government Report

#7

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#24 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UNC Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 25 masters’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree political science students whose families make more than $110k list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Political Science & Government at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#8

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming

With a ranking of #8, University of Wyoming did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, Wyoming and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s political science degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wyoming are $16,615, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Political Science & Government at University of Wyoming

#9

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York

Brooklyn College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. Brooklyn, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s political science degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Brooklyn College are $20,952, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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With a ranking of #10, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. USF Tampa is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Political Science & Government at USF Tampa

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ranked #11 on this year’s Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Edinburg, Texas, and it awarded 3 masters’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Rio Grande Valley are $15,151.

Read full report on Political Science & Government at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

#12

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
Top 20% in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Purdue University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, and it awarded 5 masters’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

Purdue also claimed a top spot on our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Purdue University - Main Campus Political Science & Government Report

#13

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida

University of Central Florida came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UCF is located in Orlando, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s political science degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657.

Full UCF Political Science & Government Report

Florida International University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #14. Florida International University is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 8 masters’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211.

Full Florida International University Political Science & Government Report

California State University - Los Angeles landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. California State University - Los Angeles is a public institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cal State LA are $17,723.

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#16

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
#25 in overall quality

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #16. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a public institution located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

U-M also took the #25 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor are $49,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Political Science & Government at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

California State University - Fullerton landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Cal State Fullerton is a public institution located in Fullerton, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Cal State Fullerton are $17,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Cal State Fullerton Political Science & Government Report

#18

University of Illinois at Springfield

Springfield, Illinois

With a ranking of #18, University of Illinois at Springfield did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. This small school is located in Springfield, Illinois, and it awarded 22 masters’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Springfield are $16,757, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Political Science & Government at UIS

#19

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri

University of Missouri - St Louis did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this fairly large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified masters’s political science students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMSL are $30,154.

Full UMSL Political Science & Government Report

With a ranking of #20, The University of Texas at Dallas did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Richardson, Texas, and it awarded 12 masters’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Dallas are $28,610, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Political Science & Government at UT Dallas

University of Nevada - Las Vegas landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Las Vegas, Nevada is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s political science degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNLV are $21,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Political Science & Government at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

University of Nebraska at Omaha ranked #22 on this year’s Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, this fairly large public school awarded 24 diplomas to qualified masters’s political science students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska at Omaha are $16,374, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UNOMAHA Political Science & Government Report

#23

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

University of Utah ranked #23 on this year’s Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. U of U is a large public school situated in Salt Lake City, Utah. It awarded 2 masters’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at U of U are $24,695, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Political Science & Government at University of Utah

California State University - Northridge landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. California State University - Northridge is a large school located in Northridge, California that handed out 6 masters’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at CSUN are $17,955, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full California State University - Northridge Political Science & Government Report

University of Nevada - Reno landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Reno, Nevada, and it awarded 2 masters’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada - Reno are $21,971, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Nevada - Reno Political Science & Government Report

Rest of the Best 29 in Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k

Not only did these schools make the top 29 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

#27

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#29

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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