Doctor’s Degrees in Political Science & Government
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Education Levels of Political Science Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 654 students 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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 43,812 |
| Associate Degree | 2,446 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,936 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 654 |
| Basic Certificate | 345 |
| Graduate Certificate | 74 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 15 |
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. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. 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
The data on debt ranges for political science majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 doctor's degrees were handed out to political science majors at Harvard. About 24% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stanford University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in political science. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 doctor's degrees were handed out to political science majors at Stanford. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
University of Chicago is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 doctor's degrees were handed out to political science majors at UChicago. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Princeton University. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 doctor's degrees were handed out to political science majors at Princeton. About 41% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Duke University. 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. The political science program at Duke University awarded 15 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 6th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Yale University. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Yale. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Columbia. About 38% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Georgetown University. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 doctor's degrees were handed out to political science majors at Georgetown. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Claremont Graduate University. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The political science program at Claremont Graduate University awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 23% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in political science from UC Berkeley.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in political science. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to political science majors at The Graduate Center. Of these students, 64% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northwestern University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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. The political science program at Northwestern University awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 18% of this group were women, and 27% 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 University of Notre Dame. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to political science majors at Notre Dame. Of these students, 27% were women and 9% 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 Indiana University - Bloomington. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to political science majors at IU Bloomington. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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. The political science program at University of California - Los Angeles awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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. The political science program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 30% were women and 10% 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 University of North Texas. 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. The political science program at University of North Texas awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Howard University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in political science. 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. The political science program at Howard University awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Emory University. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in political science from Emory. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. 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. The political science program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% 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 | 1,248 |
| 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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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