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Political Science at Princeton University

72 Bachelor's Degrees
19 Master's Degrees
17 Doctor's Degrees
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Princeton ranks among other schools offering degrees in poly sci.

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Political Science Degrees Available at Princeton

Princeton Poly Sci Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for poly sci majors, Princeton came in at #20. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $48-$75k) 9
Best Political Science Doctor’s Degree Schools 9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $75-$110k) 9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $48-$75k) 10
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $48-$75k) 11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $75-$110k) 11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $30-$48k) 11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $0-$30k) 11
Best Political Science Graduate Degree Schools 12
Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools 12
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $30-$48k) 12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $48-$75k) 13
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $0-$30k) 14
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (With Aid) 16
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $30-$48k) 17
Best Political Science Schools 20
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $75-$110k) 20
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $30-$48k) 21
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $75-$110k) 22
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $0-$30k) 23
Best Political Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 23
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (With Aid) 23
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $0-$30k) 25
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Political Science Graduates 28
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Political Science Graduates 29
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (With Aid) 53
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (With Aid) 57
Best Political Science Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 64
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income Over $110k) 72
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Political Science Graduates 78
Highest Paid Political Science Graduates 82
Best Political Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 92
Best Political Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 93
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science 96
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income Over $110k) 124
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Political Science 156
Best Political Science Colleges for Veterans 157
Best Political Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 160
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Political Science 161
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income Over $110k) 334
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income Over $110k) 345
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science 500
Best Value Colleges for Political Science 528

Popularity of Poly Sci at Princeton

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Princeton University handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in political science. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in poly sci from Princeton. This makes it the #18 most popular school for poly sci master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in poly sci in 2021, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Poly Sci Student Diversity at Princeton

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the poly sci majors at Princeton University.

Princeton Political Science Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 49% of poly sci bachelor's degrees went to men and 51% went to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor's in poly sci.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 17
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 33
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 3

Princeton Political Science Master’s Program

Of the 19 poly sci students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Princeton, about 47% were men and 53% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master's in poly sci.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 6
Non-Resident Aliens 8
Other Races 2

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