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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science & Government (Income $30-$48k) in Texas

19 Ranked Colleges
84 Degrees Awarded
$22,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Political Science Schools for a Master's in Texas For Those Making $30-$48k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Political Science Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Political Science & Government is the 21st most popular major in the country with 48,597 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, political science and government graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $33,977 and had an average of $22,822 in loans still to pay off.

Across Texas, there were 2,570 political science and government graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,867 and $20,329 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 84 political science and government graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Political Science Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 19 colleges that offer a degree in political science and government. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great political science and government programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the political science and government program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Political Science Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Political Science Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 19 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science & Government (Income $30-$48k) in Texas

#1

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rice University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Political Science Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Houston, Texas, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 7 degrees to qualified masters’s political science students in 2019-2020.

Rice not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Rice University are $47,913.

Full Rice Political Science & Government Report

#16 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Political Science Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Edinburg, Texas, and it awarded 3 masters’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Rio Grande Valley not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are $15,151.

Full UT Rio Grande Valley Political Science & Government Report

#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Texas. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Political Science Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Denton, Texas, this large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified masters’s political science students in 2019-2020.

UNT not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas A&M University - College Station. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Political Science Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $30-$48k. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large public school situated in College Station, Texas. It awarded 5 masters’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Dallas. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Political Science Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in Richardson, Texas, this large public school handed out 12 diplomas to qualified masters’s political science students in 2019-2020.

UT Dallas not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610.

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#14 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Tyler landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Political Science Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Tyler, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s political science degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

UT Tyler did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Tyler are $16,308, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Political Science Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in San Antonio, Texas, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s political science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree political science students whose families make $30-$48k list, UTSA has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807.

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#18 in overall quality

Texas Woman’s University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Political Science Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. TWU is located in Denton, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s political science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree political science students whose families make $30-$48k list, TWU has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Woman’s University are $14,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#8 in overall quality

University of Houston landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Political Science Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UH is a large public school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 6 masters’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Austin ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Political Science Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $30-$48k list. UT Austin is a large public school situated in Austin, Texas. It awarded 6 masters’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree political science students whose families make $30-$48k list, UT Austin has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Texas Tech University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Political Science Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $30-$48k list. Texas Tech is located in Lubbock, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s political science degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas Tech, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15 in overall quality

The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Political Science Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. The University of Texas at El Paso is a large public school situated in El Paso, Texas. It awarded 5 masters’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UTEP, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180.

Full UTEP Political Science & Government Report

#13

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#10 in overall quality

Texas State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Political Science Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #13. Texas State is a large public school situated in San Marcos, Texas. It awarded 7 masters’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas State also took the #10 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State University are $17,040, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, Texas
#19 in overall quality

MSU Texas came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Political Science Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. MSU Texas is a public institution located in Wichita Falls, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

MSU Texas also made our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at MSU Texas are $7,935, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#11 in overall quality

Sam Houston State University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Political Science Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Sam Houston State University is a public institution located in Huntsville, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SHSU also made our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SHSU are $15,704.

Full SHSU Political Science & Government Report

#17 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Commerce came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Political Science Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Texas A&M University - Commerce is a fairly large public school situated in Commerce, Texas. It awarded 1 masters’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Commerce also made our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #17. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Commerce are $14,549.

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The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Political Science Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Arlington, Texas, this large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified masters’s political science students in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

University of Dallas

Irving, Texas
#6 in overall quality

University of Dallas landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Political Science Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Dallas is a private not-for-profit institution located in Irving, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UD also made our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Dallas are $33,750.

Full UD Political Science & Government Report

#19

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#5 in overall quality

Baylor University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Political Science Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $30-$48k list. Baylor University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Waco, Texas. It awarded 3 masters’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor also took the #5 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor are $36,936.

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References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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