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2023 Best Political Science & Government Doctor's Degree Schools in District of Columbia

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Finding the Best Political Science & Government Doctor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, political science and government students earned 1,324 degrees and certificates from a District of Columbia school, making the subject the 4th in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Political Science & Government Doctor's Degree Schools in District of Columbia ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in District of Columbia to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia

The colleges and universities below are the best for political science majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top District of Columbia Schools for a Doctorate in Political Science & Government

#1

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

Our analysis found Georgetown University to be the best school for political science and government students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in District of Columbia. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Full Political Science & Government at Georgetown University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Washington University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia list. Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Political Science & Government at George Washington University

Out of the 5 schools in District of Columbia that were part of this year’s ranking, Catholic University of America landed the # 3 spot on the list. CUA is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.

Full Political Science & Government at Catholic University of America Report

#4

American University

Washington, DC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia list. The American University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.

Full Political Science & Government at American University Report

#5

Howard University

Washington, DC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Howard University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia list. Located in the large city of Washington, Howard is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

Full Political Science & Government at Howard University Report

Best Political Science & Government Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Political Science & Government Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 2,080
New York 3,785
Maryland 1,135
New Jersey 792
Delaware 173

Political Science & Government is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.

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 5 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to UKWiki at English Wikipedia.

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