Doctor’s Degrees in Political Science & Government
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Education Levels of Political Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 654 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 | 1,936 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 654 |
| Graduate Certificate | 74 |
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 58.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 382 |
| Women | 272 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of political science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 346 |
| International Students | 174 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 50 |
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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The political science program at Harvard University awarded 21 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
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 $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. The political science program at Stanford University awarded 20 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 65% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. The political science program at University of Chicago awarded 18 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 61% were women and 33% 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 $56,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,010 per year. The political science program at Princeton University awarded 17 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
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 $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Duke.
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 $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 doctor's degrees were handed out to political science majors at Yale. 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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 doctor's degrees were handed out to political science majors at Columbia. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
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 $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. The political science program at Georgetown University awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 31% were women and 8% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Claremont Graduate University. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to political science majors at UC Berkeley.
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. The political science program at The Graduate Center, CUNY awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 9% 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 $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Northwestern. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
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 $58,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,190 per year. The political science program at University of Notre Dame awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 27% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. The political science program at Indiana University - Bloomington awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in political science from UCLA. Of these students, 40% were women and 60% 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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in political science from UW - Madison. About 30% of this group were women, and 10% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in political science from UNT. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $28,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,860 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Howard. Of these students, 40% were women and 80% 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 $54,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,800 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to political science majors at Emory. Of these students, 60% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Ohio State. Of these students, 20% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 1,248 |
| Sociology | 577 |
| Anthropology | 469 |
| Geography & Cartography | 249 |
| Other Social Sciences | 108 |
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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