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2024 Best Political Science & Government Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee

2 Colleges in Tennessee
11 Master's Degrees
Political Science & Government is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #71 most popular master's degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of political science & government. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 11 master's degrees in political science & government during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for political science & government students working on their master's degree.

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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Political Science & Government Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee list to help you make the college decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Political Science & Government in Tennessee

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for political science & government students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Tennessee Schools for a Master's in Political Science

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
5 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Vanderbilt University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in political science & government. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in political science & government from Vanderbilt University

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3 Annual Graduates

University of Memphis is a great choice for students interested in a master's degree in political science & government. UofM is a fairly large public university located in the city of Memphis.More information about a master’s in political science & government from University of Memphis

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3 Annual Graduates

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in political science & government. Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in political science & government from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Best Political Science & Government Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Political Science & Government Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 208 81
Georgia 190 37
Virginia 182 94
North Carolina 178 46
Alabama 151 1
Kentucky 147 9
Louisiana 147 15
South Carolina 146 10
Mississippi 145 12
Arkansas 121 8
West Virginia 112 42

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Political Science & Government is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.

Political Science Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Political Science 11

Majors Similar to Political Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 56
Sociology 25
International Relations & National Security 18
Anthropology 12
Geography & Cartography 6
Archeology 1

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