2023 Best Political Science & Government Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Political Science & Government Doctor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 1,470 degrees and certificates were awarded to political science and government students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #27 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Political Science & Government Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Illinois to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
2023 Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois
The following schools top our list of the Best Political Science & Government Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top Illinois Schools for a Doctorate in Political Science & Government
Our 2023 rankings named Northwestern University the best school in Illinois for political science and government students working on their doctor’s degree. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Evanston.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Chicago. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. UIUC is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Champaign.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Loyola University Chicago is a great place for political science and government students working on their doctor’s degree. Loyola Chicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Illinois University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the small suburb of Dekalb, NIU is a public school with a large student population.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Illinois at Chicago did quite well on this year’s best schools for political science and government students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Chicago, UIC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Request InformationBest Political Science & Government Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Political Science & Government Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 1,044 |
| Ohio | 1,433 |
| Indiana | 798 |
| Wisconsin | 925 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Political Science
Political Science & Government is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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