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2023 Best Political Science & Government Doctor's Degree Schools in New Jersey

2 Colleges
$70,516 Avg Salary

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

In 2020-2021, 792 degrees and certificates were awarded to political science and government students who went to a New Jersey college or university. This makes it the #29 most popular major 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Political Science & Government Doctor's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in New Jersey 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.

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2023 Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey

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

Top New Jersey Schools for a Doctorate in Political Science & Government

#1

Princeton University

Princeton, NJ

Our analysis found Princeton University to be the best school for political science and government students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in New Jersey. Located in the city of Princeton, Princeton is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a great place for political science and government students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Political Science & Government at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

Best Political Science & Government Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Political Science & Government Schools 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
District of Columbia 1,324
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 2 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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