American Government & Politics Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in American Government & Politics is offered at 30 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in American Government & Politics.
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Education Levels of American Government & Politics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 286 degrees were awarded toAmerican Government & Politics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in American Government & Politics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 12 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 164 |
| Master’s Degree | 110 |
Earnings of American Government & Politics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in American Government & Politics of $55,642 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,510 |
| 4 years | $55,642 |
| 5 years | $66,446 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for American Government & Politics majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular American Government & Politics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 43 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in American Government & Politics. Learn more about the most popular below:
George Washington University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for American Government & Politics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 85 doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in American Government & Politics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Willamette University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics. This school awarded 31 doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for American Government & Politics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in American Government & Politics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in American Government & Politics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Military Academy comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics. This school awarded 17 doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Baltimore is a popular choice for American Government & Politics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Belmont Abbey College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics. This school awarded 12 doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Misericordia University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in American Government & Politics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in American Government & Politics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma City Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics. This school awarded 12 doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Boston comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona Christian University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in American Government & Politics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puget Sound is a popular choice for American Government & Politics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in American Government & Politics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in American Government & Politics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Taylor University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in American Government & Politics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in American Government & Politics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lenoir-Rhyne University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in American Government & Politics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Thomas College is a popular choice for American Government & Politics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in American Government & Politics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska at Omaha is a popular choice for American Government & Politics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in American Government & Politics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in American Government & Politics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emmanuel College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics. This school awarded 4 doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in American Government & Politics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Salem State University is a popular choice for American Government & Politics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 4 doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Adams State University is a popular choice for American Government & Politics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in American Government & Politics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Drake University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in American Government & Politics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in American Government & Politics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in American Government & Politics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to American Government & Politics that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 43,359 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 1,031 |
| Political Economy | 266 |
| Canadian Government and Politics | — |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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