Doctor’s Degrees in Political Science & Government
Featured Political Science & Government Programs
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Featured Political Science & Government Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Political Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 737 people earned their doctor's degree in political science. This earns it the #43 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in political science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 2,000 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 737 |
| Graduate Certificate | 69 |
Earnings of Political Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for political science majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in political science. About 58.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 432 |
| Women | 305 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of political science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 333 |
| International Students | 244 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 57 |
Most Popular Political Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 125 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in political science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Harvard University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for political science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Harvard. Of these students, 40% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stanford University. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Stanford. About 58% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Chicago comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in political science. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in political science from UChicago. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
Princeton University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in political science. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Princeton.
Duke University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in political science. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Duke. Of these students, 23% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Yale University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in political science. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Yale. Of these students, 48% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Claremont Graduate University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in political science. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Claremont Graduate University. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgetown University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in political science. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Georgetown.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in political science. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Columbia. About 33% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Berkeley is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in political science. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in political science from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 71% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northwestern University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in political science. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Northwestern. Of these students, 58% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Notre Dame is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in political science. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Notre Dame.
The 11th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in political science from The Graduate Center. About 20% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in political science. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in political science from UCLA. Of these students, 47% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Howard University. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,334 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Howard. Of these students, 67% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Emory University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in political science. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Emory.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in political science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in political science from IU Bloomington.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in political science. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Ohio State.
University of North Texas is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in political science. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in political science from UNT. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in political science. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in political science from UW - Madison. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to political science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 1,385 |
| Sociology | 602 |
| Anthropology | 472 |
| Geography & Cartography | 199 |
| International Relations & Security | 94 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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