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Best Colleges for Masters Degree
in Political Science and Government

547 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

547 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Masters Degree

Showing 385–408 of 547 colleges

Wilmington University
New Castle, Delaware
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$19,326/yr
Grad earnings
$53,844
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $35
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Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 82%
Annual cost
$26,794/yr
Grad earnings
$53,493
SAT avg
1,147
ACT mid
25
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $25
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The New School
New York, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 62.5%
Annual cost
$82,757/yr
Grad earnings
$52,901
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 5
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The New School
New York, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 62.5%
Annual cost
$82,757/yr
Grad earnings
$52,901
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 1
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The New School
New York, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 62.5%
Annual cost
$82,757/yr
Grad earnings
$52,901
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 1
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The New School
New York, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 62.5%
Annual cost
$82,757/yr
Grad earnings
$52,901
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 15
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Masters Degree in Political Science and Government in USA?
547 colleges and universities currently offer Masters Degree programs in Political Science and Government in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Political Science and Government in USA?
Western Illinois University leads with median graduate earnings of $54,163 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
Which Political Science and Government colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Western Illinois University, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Wilmington University, Wayne State University. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Political Science and Government programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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