Doctor’s Degrees in Political Science & Government
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Education Levels of Political Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 731 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 | 1,889 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 731 |
| Graduate Certificate | 73 |
Earnings of Political Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in political science is $70,516. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $70,516 to a high of $70,516.
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 57.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 423 |
| Women | 308 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of political science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 370 |
| International Students | 209 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 55 |
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 $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 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, 36% were women and 18% 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 $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Stanford. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
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 $61,179 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. Of these students, 47% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $57,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,410 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Princeton. Of these students, 31% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $60,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Duke. About 38% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Yale.
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.
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 $61,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,592 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Georgetown. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
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 $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Columbia. Of these students, 22% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 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. About 25% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 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, 40% were women and 30% 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 $59,794 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,644 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. About 38% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 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 40% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,584 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,556 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, 100% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,800 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. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 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 $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 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. About 23% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in political science from UNT.
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 $9,273 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.
Political Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 720 | |
| 10 | |
| 1 |
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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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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