Political Economy Doctor’s Degrees
There are 19 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Political Economy. Approximately 100% of recent graduates in this major were women. Also, 100.0% of Political Economy graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Political Economy Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 266 degrees were awarded toPolitical Economy majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Political Economy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 247 |
| Master’s Degree | 18 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 1 |
Earnings of Political Economy Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Political Economy 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 Political Economy majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
The racial-ethnic distribution of Political Economy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| International Students | 1 | 100.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 100.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Political Economy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 30 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Political Economy. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Political Economy students seeking a doctor's degree is Georgetown University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their doctor's degree in Political Economy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Bothell Campus is a popular choice for Political Economy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in Political Economy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Economy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Old Westbury is a popular choice for Political Economy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 38 doctor's degrees in Political Economy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Economy. This school awarded 33 doctor's degrees in Political Economy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Economy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Economy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in Political Economy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puget Sound is a popular choice for Political Economy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 14 doctor's degrees in Political Economy 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 State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Political Economy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Political Economy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hillsdale College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Economy. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Political Economy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for Political Economy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Political Economy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rhodes College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Economy. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Political Economy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Economy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rollins College is a popular choice for Political Economy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in Political Economy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Economy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University is a popular choice for Political Economy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Political Economy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Economy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northwestern-St Paul comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Economy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Political Economy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Economy. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in Political Economy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
La Salle University is a popular choice for Political Economy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Political Economy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Muhlenberg College is a popular choice for Political Economy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2 doctor's degrees in Political Economy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Claremont Graduate University is a popular choice for Political Economy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in Political Economy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Oregon University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Economy. This school awarded 1 doctor's degrees in Political Economy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Economy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Toledo is a popular choice for Political Economy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in Political Economy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Antioch College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Economy. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Economy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Political Economy that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| 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 |
| Canadian Government and Politics | — |
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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