This webpage summarizes the top programs in the US that are related to economics and political science. In the US, most top universities do not offer terminal masters degrees in economics and political science. This page contains the most up-to-date information on the top available economics and political science-related masters programs. This page also serves as a starting point for students who lean toward economics or political science-related fields and have an interest in the broader social sciences but are unsure about what exact track they hope to pursue.

Princeton University

School of Public and International Affairs

Master in Public Affairs (MPA)

https://spia.princeton.edu/graduate-programs/master-public-affairs

* All students receive 100% of tuition and required fees support (need-blind)

Harvard University

Graduate School of Education

Master’s in Education (Ed.M.)

https://www.gse.harvard.edu/masters/residential-program

Kennedy School of Government

Master in Public Policy (MPP)

https://www.hks.harvard.edu/educational-programs/masters-programs/master-public-policy

MIT

MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Master of Science in Political Science (SM)

https://polisci.mit.edu/graduate/masters

Master of Applied Science in Data, Economics, and Development Policy

https://economics.mit.edu/masters

Yale University

Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

M.A. in International and Development Economics

https://ide.yale.edu/

Stanford University

Stanford Graduate School of Education

MA/MS in Education

https://ed.stanford.edu/academics/masters

Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences

MA in International Policy

https://fsi.stanford.edu/masters-degree

University of Chicago

Harris School of Public Policy

Master of Public Policy (MPP)

https://harris.uchicago.edu/academics/degrees/master-public-policy-mpp

MS in Computational Analysis and Public Policy (MSCAPP)

https://harris.uchicago.edu/academics/degrees/ms-computational-analysis-public-policy-mscapp

MA in Public Policy with Certificate in Research Methods

https://harris.uchicago.edu/academics/degrees/ma-public-policy-certificate-research-methods-macrm

Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice

MA in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration

https://crownschool.uchicago.edu/

Division of the Social Sciences

MA in the Social Sciences (MAPSS)

https://mapss.uchicago.edu/

MA in International Relations

https://cir.uchicago.edu/content/ma-program

University of Pennsylvania

Graduate School of Education

Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.)

https://www.gse.upenn.edu/academics/programs

Fels Institute of Government

Master of Public Administration

https://www.fels.upenn.edu/

School of Social Policy & Practice

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Master of Science in Social Policy (MSSP)

Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership (NPL)

https://www.sp2.upenn.edu/masters/

Duke University

Trinity College of Arts and Sciences

M.A. Economics

M.A. Analytical Political Economy

M.S. Economics & Computation

M.S. Quantitative Financial Economics

https://econ.duke.edu/masters-programs/degree-programs

M.A. in Political Science

https://polisci.duke.edu/graduate/ma

Master of Public Policy (MPP)

https://sanford.duke.edu/academics/masters-programs/master-public-policy/

Johns Hopkins University

School of Advanced International Studies

Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA)

Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS)

Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR)

Master of International Economics and Finance (MIEF)

Master of Arts in European Public Policy (MEPP)

Master of Arts in Strategy, Cybersecurity, and Intelligence (MASCI)

https://sais.jhu.edu/academics/degree-programs/master-degrees

https://sais.jhu.edu/academics/degrees-programs (Info Page)

School of Education

Master of Science in Education - Education Policy

https://education.jhu.edu/academics/education-policy/

Other Masters Programs

https://education.jhu.edu/academics/masters-programs/

Brown University

Department of Education

Urban Education Policy A.M.

https://education.brown.edu/academics/graduate/urban-education-policy-am

Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs

Master of Public Affairs (MPA)

https://watson.brown.edu/for-students/mpa

Vanderbilt University

College of Arts and Sciences

M.A. in Economics

https://as.vanderbilt.edu/economics/about-ma-economics/

Washington University in St. Louis

Department of Education (Leaning towards teaching)

Master of Arts in Education

https://education.wustl.edu/graduate-program-details#anchor-group-9870

University College

Master of Arts in International Affairs

https://ucollege.wustl.edu/programs/graduate/masters-international-affairs

Cornell University

Cornell Institute for Public Affairs (CIPA)

Master of Public Affairs (MPA)

https://publicpolicy.cornell.edu/studying-at-brooks/masters-programs/cipa/mpa/mpa-program/

Rice University

School of Social Sciences

Master of Energy Economics

Master of Global Affairs

Master of Social Policy Evaluation

https://socialsciences.rice.edu/professional-masters-programs

University of Notre Dame

Keough School of Global Affairs

Master of Global Affairs

http://keough.nd.edu/master-of-global-affairs/

UCLA

Luskin School of Public Affairs

Master of Public Policy (MPP)

https://luskin.ucla.edu/public-policy-2/academic-programs

College

Master of Quantitative Economics (MQE)

https://master.econ.ucla.edu/about-us/

Master of Social Science (MaSS)

https://mass.ss.ucla.edu/

School of Education & Information Studies

Social Sciences and Comparative Education Division (SSCE)

https://seis.ucla.edu/departments-and-degrees/department-of-education/social-sciences-and-comparative-education-division

Social Research Methodology Division

https://seis.ucla.edu/departments-and-degrees/department-of-education/social-research-methodology-division

UC Berkeley

Graduate Division

Global Studies MA

https://globalstudies.berkeley.edu/degree-programs/global-studies/

School of Education

MA in Education

https://bse.berkeley.edu/what-we-do/maphd-program

Goldman School of Public Policy

Master of Public Policy (MPP)

https://gspp.berkeley.edu/programs/masters-of-public-policy-mpp

Georgetown University

Department of Economics

MA in Applied Economics (MA-APEC)

https://econ.georgetown.edu/academics/masters-programs-in-economics/masters-in-applied-economics/

MS in Economics

https://econ.georgetown.edu/academics/masters-programs-in-economics/ms-economics/

Walsh School of Foreign Service

MS in Foreign Service

https://msfs.georgetown.edu/academics/msfs/

McCourt School of Public Policy

https://mccourt.georgetown.edu/admissions/application-requirements/program-prerequisites/

Master of Public Policy (MPP)

https://mccourt.georgetown.edu/master-of-public-policy/

Master of Science in Data Science for Public Policy (MS-DSPP)

https://mccourt.georgetown.edu/master-of-science-in-data-science-for-public-policy/

University of Michigan

College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

Master of Applied Economics (MAE)

https://lsa.umich.edu/econ/mae.html

School of Education

Master of Arts in Educational Studies

Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy

https://soe.umich.edu/academics-admissions/degrees/masters

Ford School of Public Policy

Master of Public Policy (MPP)

https://fordschool.umich.edu/mpp-mpa/mpp

Carnegie Mellon University

Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy

https://www.heinz.cmu.edu/programs/

MS in Public Policy & Management (MSPPM)

https://www.heinz.cmu.edu/programs/public-policy-management-master/

MSPPM-DC

https://www.heinz.cmu.edu/programs/public-policy-management-master/washington-dc

MSPPM-DA

https://www.heinz.cmu.edu/programs/public-policy-management-master/data-analytics

MSISPM

https://www.heinz.cmu.edu/programs/information-security-policy-management-master/

MSPPM

https://www.heinz.cmu.edu/programs/public-policy-management-master/pittsburgh-two-year

University of Virginia

Curry School of Education and Human Development

Quantitative Analytics in Education and the Social Sciences (MEd)

https://education.virginia.edu/academics/med-quantitative-analytics-education-qae-and-social-sciences

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Politics

https://politics.virginia.edu/graduate

Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy

Master of Public Policy

https://batten.virginia.edu/academics/graduate-programs/master-public-policy

For students who want to learn about public policy programs, we would recommend the U.S. News ranking of the Best Public Policy Analysis Programs:

https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-public-affairs-schools/public-policy-analysis-rankings/21775470034_control

For students who are interested in law schools, we would recommend the U.S. News ranking of the Best Law Schools:

https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-law-schools/law-rankings/21775470034_control

For students who are interested in the intersection area of regional studies and the social sciences, we would recommend directly booking a one-on-one appointment with our mentors.

At Summit United, we deeply care about our students’ entire application process, which includes the critical but often overlooked path searching and school researching processes. All students are welcomed and encouraged to book a one-on-one appointment with our mentors to chat about their preliminary ideas. No matter whether you are unsure about your area of interest, or you are getting confused when searching for the best fit programs, or you simply want to chat about anything, we are here to help with our deep love, passion, and professionalism!