Master of Science in Political Science

What Will You Study in Our Master’s Degree in Political Science Online?

• Contemporary issues in politics
• Political history
• Political theory

Provided in a flexible, 100% online format, our master’s degree in political science is designed for convenience. You can develop in-demand skills as well as study the philosophical and biblical influences impacting politics and government for a well-rounded education. During your journey, you will be challenged to discover and recognize how domestic and international governments and political processes influence one another as well as how historical and contemporary ideas impact both. The M.S. in Political Science online degree can serve as a valuable tool for enhancing your knowledge of politics and provide a solid foundation for you to pursue new career opportunities.

Potential Careers with a Political Science Degree

• Compliance manager
• Investment fund manager
• Political scientist
• Regulatory affairs manager

Benefits of Pursuing Liberty’s Political Science Master’s Program

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online M.S. in Political Science degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:

• Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)