2020 Most Affordable Master's in Political Science Online

By the OnlineU team | Updated 3/13/2020

2020 Most Affordable Political Science Masters Degrees Badge

By the OnlineU team | Updated 3/13/2020

These schools represent the least expensive options for obtaining an online master's degree in political science. At #1, Northeastern State University offers an online M.A. in American Studies - American Politics for only $4,518 per year. Ranked #2, the Fort Hays State University offers a Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) - Political Science at a tuition rate of $4,604 annually. Classes for this program include American Civil Liberties, American Foreign Policy, Political Behavior, and Public Personnel Management.

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Rank	School	Annual Tuition
# 1	#1 Northeastern State University	$4,518
# 2	#2 Fort Hays State University	$4,604
# 3	#3 American Public University System	$6,300
# 4	#4 Sam Houston State University	$7,769
# 5	#5 University of Illinois at Springfield	$8,145
# 6	#6 University of Nebraska at Omaha	$9,000
# 7	#7 Western New Mexico University	$10,334
# 8	#8 Bellevue University	$10,530
# 9	#9 Eastern Illinois University	$11,216
# 10	#10 Sul Ross State University	$11,643
# 11	#11 Liberty University	$13,560
# 12	#12 The George Washington University	$15,030
# 13	#13 The University of West Florida	$15,700
# 14	#14 Jacksonville State University	$16,000
# 15	#15 Rutgers University-Camden	$29,232
# 16	#16 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	$29,559

#1

#1

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah (OK)

Annual Tuition: $4,518

Annual Tuition: $4,518

Annual Tuition: $4,518

Financial Aid Recipients: 93%
Graduation Rate: 33%
Acceptance Rate: 96%
Average SATs: 896 -1100
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 1,241
Graduate Online Enrollment: 412
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: HLC

Online Master's Degrees

M.A. in American Studies - American Politics

#2

#2

Fort Hays State University

Hays (KS)

Annual Tuition: $4,604

Annual Tuition: $4,604

Annual Tuition: $4,604

Financial Aid Recipients: 96%
Graduation Rate: 43%
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 4,411
Graduate Online Enrollment: 2,453
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: HLC

Online Master's Degrees

Master of Liberal Studies - Political Leadership and Public Service
Master of Liberal Studies - Political Science
Master of Liberal Studies - Public Administration
Master of Professional Studies - Political Management

#3

#3

American Public University System

Charles Town (WV)

Annual Tuition: $6,300

Annual Tuition: $6,300

Annual Tuition: $6,300

Financial Aid Recipients: 100%
Graduation Rate: 40%
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 37,335
Graduate Online Enrollment: 7,914
School Type: For-Profit
School Accreditation: HLC

Online Master's Degrees

Master of Arts in International Relations and Global Security
Master of Arts in International Relations and Global Security - Concentration in Comparative and Security Issues
Master of Arts in International Relations and Global Security - Concentration in Conflict Resolution
Master of Arts in International Relations and Global Security - Concentration in International and Transnational Security Issues
Master of Arts in International Relations and Global Security - Concentration in Peacekeeping
Master of Arts in Political Science

#4

#4

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville (TX)

Annual Tuition: $7,769

Annual Tuition: $7,769

Annual Tuition: $7,769

Financial Aid Recipients: 86%
Graduation Rate: 54%
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Average SATs: 990 -1140
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 2,120
Graduate Online Enrollment: 1,562
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: SACS COC

Online Master's Degrees

Master of Arts in Political Science

#5

#5

University of Illinois at Springfield

Springfield (IL)

Annual Tuition: $8,145

Annual Tuition: $8,145

Annual Tuition: $8,145

Financial Aid Recipients: 96%
Graduation Rate: 54%
Acceptance Rate: 52%
Average SATs: 995 -1220
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 889
Graduate Online Enrollment: 859
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: HLC

Online Master's Degrees

Master of Arts in Political Science
Master of Arts in Political Science - Emphasis in American National and State Politics
Master of Arts in Political Science - Emphasis in Comparative Politics
Master of Arts in Political Science - Emphasis in International Relations
Master of Arts in Political Science - Emphasis in Political Theory
Master of Arts in Political Science - Emphasis in Public Law

#6

#6

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha (NE)

Annual Tuition: $9,000

Annual Tuition: $9,000

Annual Tuition: $9,000

Financial Aid Recipients: 85%
Graduation Rate: 50%
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 923
Graduate Online Enrollment: 511
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: HLC

Online Master's Degrees

Master of Science in Political Science
Master of Science in Political Science - Concentration in American Government and Politics
Master of Science in Political Science - Concentration in International Affairs

#7

#7

Western New Mexico University

Silver City (NM)

Annual Tuition: $10,334

Annual Tuition: $10,334

Annual Tuition: $10,334

Financial Aid Recipients: 95%
Graduation Rate: 34%
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 487
Graduate Online Enrollment: 625
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: HLC

Online Master's Degrees

Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies - Political Science
Master of Arts in Teaching - Political Science

#8

#8

Bellevue University

Bellevue (NE)

Annual Tuition: $10,530

Annual Tuition: $10,530

Annual Tuition: $10,530

Financial Aid Recipients: 84%
Graduation Rate: 24%
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 7,352
Graduate Online Enrollment: 3,151
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: HLC

Online Master's Degrees

Master of Science in Intelligence and Security Studies - Specialization in Comparative Politics
Master of Science in Intelligence and Security Studies - Specialization in International Relations

#9

#9

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston (IL)

Annual Tuition: $11,216

Annual Tuition: $11,216

Annual Tuition: $11,216

Financial Aid Recipients: 95%
Graduation Rate: 53%
Acceptance Rate: 52%
Average SATs: 940 -1130
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 562
Graduate Online Enrollment: 524
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: HLC

Online Master's Degrees

Master of Arts in Political Science - Public Administration & Public Policy

#10

#10

Sul Ross State University

Alpine (TX)

Annual Tuition: $11,643

Annual Tuition: $11,643

Annual Tuition: $11,643

Financial Aid Recipients: 91%
Graduation Rate: 25%
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 191
Graduate Online Enrollment: 292
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: SACS COC

Online Master's Degrees

Master of Arts in Political Science

#11

#11

Liberty University

Lynchburg (VA)

Annual Tuition: $13,560

Annual Tuition: $13,560

Annual Tuition: $13,560

Financial Aid Recipients: 99%
Graduation Rate: 47%
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Average SATs: 1040 -1260
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 34,092
Graduate Online Enrollment: 36,337
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: SACS COC

Online Master's Degrees

MS: International Relations
MS: Political Science
MPA: Business & Government

#12

#12

The George Washington University

Washington D.C.

Annual Tuition: $15,030

Annual Tuition: $15,030

Annual Tuition: $15,030

Financial Aid Recipients: 77%
Graduation Rate: 82%
Acceptance Rate: 41%
Average SATs: 1280 -1470
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 1,442
Graduate Online Enrollment: 8,536
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: MSCHE

Online Master's Degrees

Master of Professional Studies in Political Communications and Governance (Spanish)
Master of Professional Studies in Political Management

#13

#13

The University of West Florida

Pensacola (FL)

Annual Tuition: $15,700

Annual Tuition: $15,700

Annual Tuition: $15,700

Financial Aid Recipients: 90%
Graduation Rate: 46%
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Average SATs: 1080 -1260
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 1,893
Graduate Online Enrollment: 2,452
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: SACS COC

Online Master's Degrees

MA in Political Science

#14

#14

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville (AL)

Annual Tuition: $16,000

Annual Tuition: $16,000

Annual Tuition: $16,000

Financial Aid Recipients: 95%
Graduation Rate: 41%
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Average SATs: 930 -1160
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 979
Graduate Online Enrollment: 935
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: SACS COC

Online Master's Degrees

Master of Public Administration - Political Science

#15

#15

Rutgers University-Camden

Camden (NJ)

Annual Tuition: $29,232

Annual Tuition: $29,232

Annual Tuition: $29,232

Financial Aid Recipients: 99%
Graduation Rate: 65%
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Average SATs: 980 -1170
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 582
Graduate Online Enrollment: 367
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: MSCHE

Online Master's Degrees

Master of Arts in Liberal Studies - World History and Politics

#16

#16

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg (VA)

Annual Tuition: $29,559

Annual Tuition: $29,559

Annual Tuition: $29,559

Financial Aid Recipients: 65%
Graduation Rate: 86%
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Average SATs: 1180 -1390
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 50
Graduate Online Enrollment: 1,026
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: SACS COC

Online Master's Degrees

Master of Arts in Political Science

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