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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 73–96 of 547 colleges

American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 15 Fee $75
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American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 31 Fee $75
View college details
American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 31 Fee $75
View college details
American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
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Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 35.3%
Annual cost
$82,123/yr
Grad earnings
$77,231
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 35.3%
Annual cost
$82,123/yr
Grad earnings
$77,231
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 35.3%
Annual cost
$82,123/yr
Grad earnings
$77,231
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York
🏛 Public Competitive ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 49%
Annual cost
$29,174/yr
Grad earnings
$74,502
SAT avg
1,410
ACT mid
31
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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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?
University of Rochester leads with median graduate earnings of $79,042 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 Stony Brook 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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