by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in political science & government at UC Berkeley. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Berkeley among the top schools in the country for political science & government, placing at #24 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 24 of 681 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in California | 3 of 113 |
Here is each degree level offered in political science & government at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 403 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Berkeley conferred 20 master’s degrees in political science & government.
UC Berkeley is among the very best schools in the country for political science & government at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,802 | $72,229 |
| Fees | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 60% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government master’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley were Non-Resident Alien. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a master’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UC Berkeley granted 20 master’s completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 40% to women and 60% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (55%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Berkeley conferred 15 doctoral degrees in political science & government.
UC Berkeley is a solid choice among schools offering political science & government at the doctoral level. Its best result was #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 53% of political science & government doctoral degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of political science & government doctoral degree graduates at UC Berkeley were White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a doctoral in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UC Berkeley awarded 15 doctoral completions in political science and government, general recently — 47% to women and 53% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (53%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UC Berkeley. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 403 |