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Best Colleges for Masters Degree
in Political Science and Government

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

30 Colleges
📍 Massachusetts
🎓 Masters Degree

Showing 1–24 of 30 colleges in Massachusetts

Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.7%
Annual cost
$81,353/yr
Grad earnings
$92,538
SAT avg
1,505
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.7%
Annual cost
$81,353/yr
Grad earnings
$92,538
SAT avg
1,505
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Feb 1 Fee $75
View college details
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.7%
Annual cost
$81,353/yr
Grad earnings
$92,538
SAT avg
1,505
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
View college details
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.7%
Annual cost
$81,353/yr
Grad earnings
$92,538
SAT avg
1,505
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Mar 31 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Feb 15 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $85
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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 Jan 1 Decision Feb 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 Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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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 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 Feb 15 Decision Apr 1
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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 Jan 15 Decision Feb 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
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Smith College
Northampton, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 19.7%
Annual cost
$82,134/yr
Grad earnings
$64,027
SAT avg
1,480
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
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Smith College
Northampton, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 19.7%
Annual cost
$82,134/yr
Grad earnings
$64,027
SAT avg
1,480
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 20
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Smith College
Northampton, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 19.7%
Annual cost
$82,134/yr
Grad earnings
$64,027
SAT avg
1,480
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15
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Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 66%
Annual cost
$63,512/yr
Grad earnings
$63,494
SAT avg
1,332
ACT mid
29
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Mar 15
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Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 66%
Annual cost
$63,512/yr
Grad earnings
$63,494
SAT avg
1,332
ACT mid
29
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15
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Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 66%
Annual cost
$63,512/yr
Grad earnings
$63,494
SAT avg
1,332
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 15
View college details
Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 66%
Annual cost
$63,512/yr
Grad earnings
$63,494
SAT avg
1,332
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Masters Degree in Political Science and Government in Massachusetts?
30 colleges and universities currently offer Masters Degree programs in Political Science and Government in Massachusetts, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Political Science and Government in Massachusetts?
Northeastern University leads with median graduate earnings of $92,538 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
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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