2024 Best Political Science Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

Political Science is of the hottest doctor's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #42 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of political science. Combined, these schools handed out 19 doctor's degrees in political science to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on political science students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other political science students want to attend this school to pursue a doctor's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized political science related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for political science students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Political Science Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Political Science in Pennsylvania

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for political science students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Doctorate in Poly Sci

1

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in political science has to look into University of Pennsylvania. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in political science from University of Pennsylvania

2

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

7 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in political science. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in political science from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Best Political Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Political Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
New York	366	69
Maryland	190	11
New Jersey	165	21
District of Columbia	143	39
Delaware	63	5

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Rankings in Majors Related to Poly Sci

Political Science is one of 4 different types of Political Science & Government programs to choose from.

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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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