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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 169–192 of 547 colleges

Suffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 84.7%
Annual cost
$62,822/yr
Grad earnings
$67,506
SAT avg
1,197
ACT mid
26
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
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Suffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 84.7%
Annual cost
$62,822/yr
Grad earnings
$67,506
SAT avg
1,197
ACT mid
26
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 15
View college details
Suffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 84.7%
Annual cost
$62,822/yr
Grad earnings
$67,506
SAT avg
1,197
ACT mid
26
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15
View college details
Suffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 84.7%
Annual cost
$62,822/yr
Grad earnings
$67,506
SAT avg
1,197
ACT mid
26
Apply by Feb 15 Decision Apr 1
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Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 83.9%
Annual cost
$30,528/yr
Grad earnings
$67,253
SAT avg
1,261
ACT mid
26
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $65
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
🏛 Public Safety
Acceptance rate 87.2%
Annual cost
$21,799/yr
Grad earnings
$67,170
SAT avg
1,231
ACT mid
26
Apply by Apr 1 Decision May 15 Fee $55
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
🏛 Public Safety
Acceptance rate 87.2%
Annual cost
$21,799/yr
Grad earnings
$67,170
SAT avg
1,231
ACT mid
26
Apply by Dec 1 Decision Jan 31 Fee $55
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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 Illinois Chicago leads with median graduate earnings of $68,740 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 Michigan 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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