Political Science Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,174 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Political Science.
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Education Levels of Political Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 43,359 people earned theirPolitical Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Political Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 9 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,200 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 38,447 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,978 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 725 |
Earnings of Political Science 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 Political Science 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Political Science students with their doctor’s degree.
Most Popular Political Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,264 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Political Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Political Science 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 from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make 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. This school awarded 536 doctor's degrees in Political Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 438 people received their doctor's degree in Political Science from this school. 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 comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 428 people received their doctor's degree in Political Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Political Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 414 doctor's degrees in Political Science 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 Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 403 people received their doctor's degree in Political Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Political Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 372 doctor's degrees in Political Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Political Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 370 doctor's degrees in Political Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Science. This school awarded 340 doctor's degrees in Political Science 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 comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 337 people received their doctor's degree in Political Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 325 people received their doctor's degree in Political Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Political Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 323 people received their doctor's degree in Political Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Political Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 323 doctor's degrees in Political Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University is a popular choice for Political Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 310 people received their doctor's degree in Political Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Political Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 310 people received their doctor's degree in Political Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Political Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 301 people received their doctor's degree in Political Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Political Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 299 doctor's degrees in Political Science 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 is a popular choice for Political Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 295 people received their doctor's degree in Political Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Political Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 291 doctor's degrees in Political Science 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-Irvine is a popular choice for Political Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 288 people received their doctor's degree in Political Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Political Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Political Science that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, Other | 1,031 |
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 286 |
| Political Economy | 266 |
| 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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