2023 Best Political Science & Government Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas
Finding the Best Political Science & Government Doctor's Degree School for You
Political Science & Government is the #21 most popular major in Texas with 2,757 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.
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 Texas ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Texas 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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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 Texas
The following schools top our list of the Best Political Science & Government Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top Texas Schools for a Doctorate in Political Science & Government
Our analysis found Rice University to be the best school for political science and government students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Texas. Rice is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. UT Austin is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The University of Texas at Dallas is a great place for political science and government students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public school with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Texas A&M University - College Station. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public school with a very large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Dallas. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. UD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Irving.
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Texas Tech University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Texas Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock.
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With a ranking of #7, University of Houston 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 Houston, UH is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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University of North Texas landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree political science and government programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Denton, UNT is a public school with a very large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 1,044 |
| Oklahoma | 240 |
| New Mexico | 225 |
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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 8 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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