Doctor’s Degrees in Political Science
Education Levels of Poly Sci Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 722 people earned their doctor's degree in poly sci. This earns it the #42 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 poly sci at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 39,836 |
| Associate Degree | 2,146 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,731 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 722 |
| Basic Certificate | 242 |
| Graduate Certificate | 44 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Poly Sci Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for poly sci students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in poly sci. About 58.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 425 |
| Women | 297 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of poly sci doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 327 |
| International Students | 239 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 55 |
Most Popular Poly Sci Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 120 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in poly sci. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Harvard University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for poly sci majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in poly sci from Harvard. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
Stanford University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in poly sci. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in poly sci from Stanford. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
University of Chicago comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in poly sci. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in poly sci from UChicago. Of these students, 18% were women and 36% 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 poly sci. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in poly sci from Princeton.
Duke University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in poly sci. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in poly sci from Duke. About 23% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Yale University. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in poly sci from Yale. About 48% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 poly sci. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in poly sci from Columbia. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Georgetown University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in poly sci. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in poly sci from Georgetown.
The 7th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Claremont Graduate University. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in poly sci from Claremont Graduate University. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in poly sci from UC Berkeley. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in poly sci. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in poly sci from The Graduate Center. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Northwestern University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in poly sci. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in poly sci from Northwestern. About 58% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Notre Dame comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in poly sci. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in poly sci from Notre Dame.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in poly sci. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in poly sci from IU Bloomington.
The 14th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in poly sci from UCLA. About 47% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in poly sci. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in poly sci from UW - Madison. Of these students, 43% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Texas. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in poly sci from UNT. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Howard University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in poly sci. Roughly 10,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,334 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in poly sci from Howard. About 67% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Emory University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in poly sci. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in poly sci from Emory.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in poly sci. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in poly sci from Ohio State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to poly sci that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Political Science & Government | 15 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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