2023 Best Political Science & Government Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Political Science & Government Doctor's Degree School for You
Political Science & Government is the #19 most popular major in Massachusetts with 1,923 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Political Science & Government Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 6 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs 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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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 Massachusetts
The following schools top our list of the Best Political Science & Government Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top Massachusetts Schools for a Doctorate in Political Science & Government
Our 2023 rankings named Harvard University the best school in Massachusetts for political science and government students working on their doctor’s degree. Harvard is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Cambridge.
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Out of the 6 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Boston University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best political science and government schools in Massachusetts. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Brandeis University is a great place for political science and government students working on their doctor’s degree. Brandeis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Waltham.
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Out of the 6 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeastern University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for political science and government students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. UMass Amherst is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Amherst.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 802 |
| New Hampshire | 398 |
| Maine | 345 |
| Rhode Island | 324 |
| Vermont | 227 |
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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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