Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,206 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Political Science & Government. This degree is more popular with male students, and about22% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 31.1% of Political Science & Government graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 44,942 degrees were awarded toPolitical Science & Government majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Political Science & Government at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 21 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,212 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 39,672 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,289 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 748 |
Earnings of Political Science & Government Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Political Science & Government of $55,642 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Political Science & Government. About 58.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 435 |
| Women | 310 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Political Science & Government graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 350 | 47.0% |
| Asian | 23 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 4.2% |
| Black or African American | 41 | 5.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 21 | 2.8% |
| Race Unknown | 45 | 6.0% |
| International Students | 232 | 31.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 31.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Political Science & Government Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,304 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Political Science & Government. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Political Science & Government students seeking a doctor's degree is University of California-Los Angeles. During the most recent year for which we have data, 744 people received their doctor's degree in Political Science & Government from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Science & Government. During the most recent year for which we have data, 536 people received their doctor's degree in Political Science & Government from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 438 doctor's degrees in Political Science & Government 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 428 people received their doctor's degree in Political Science & Government from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Science & Government. This school awarded 415 doctor's degrees in Political Science & Government 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 Central Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Science & Government. During the most recent year for which we have data, 414 people received their doctor's degree in Political Science & Government from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 403 doctor's degrees in Political Science & Government in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Science & Government. During the most recent year for which we have data, 395 people received their doctor's degree in Political Science & Government from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 393 doctor's degrees in Political Science & Government 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 Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 375 people received their doctor's degree in Political Science & Government from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Science & Government. During the most recent year for which we have data, 373 people received their doctor's degree in Political Science & Government from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Science & Government. This school awarded 340 doctor's degrees in Political Science & Government 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 California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 337 people received their doctor's degree in Political Science & Government from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 325 people received their doctor's degree in Political Science & Government from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Science & Government. During the most recent year for which we have data, 323 people received their doctor's degree in Political Science & Government from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Science & Government. During the most recent year for which we have data, 316 people received their doctor's degree in Political Science & Government from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Political Science & Government majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 310 doctor's degrees in Political Science & Government 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 Maryland-College Park comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Science & Government. During the most recent year for which we have data, 304 people received their doctor's degree in Political Science & Government from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Science & Government. This school awarded 301 doctor's degrees in Political Science & Government 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Science & Government. During the most recent year for which we have data, 295 people received their doctor's degree in Political Science & Government from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Science & Government here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Political Science & Government Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 43,359 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 1,031 |
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 286 |
| Political Economy | 266 |
| Canadian Government and Politics | — |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Political Science & Government that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
| Anthropology | 10,768 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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