2023 Best Political Science & Government Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Political Science & Government Doctor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 2,080 degrees and certificates were awarded to political science and government students who went to a Pennsylvania college or university. This makes it the #22 most popular major in the state.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Political Science & Government Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 3 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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Featured Political Science & Government Programs
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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 Pennsylvania
Check out the political science doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Doctorate in Political Science & Government
Our analysis found University of Pennsylvania to be the best school for political science and government students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Pennsylvania. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a great place for political science and government students working on their doctor’s degree. Pitt is a fairly large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh.
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Out of the 3 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Temple University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a very large student population.
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Request InformationBest 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 |
|---|---|
| New York | 3,785 |
| Maryland | 1,135 |
| New Jersey | 792 |
| District of Columbia | 1,324 |
| Delaware | 173 |
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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.
Majors Similar to Political Science
| 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 3 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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