by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for political science & government students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 92 doctor's degrees in political science & government to qualified students.
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The political science doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality political science program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for political science & government students working on their doctor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Political Science & Government Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for political science & government students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Duke University is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in political science & government. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in political science & government from Duke University
It is difficult to beat Vanderbilt University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in political science & government. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a doctorate in political science & government from Vanderbilt University
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in political science & government needs to check out Emory University. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in political science & government from Emory University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a good decision for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in political science & government. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a doctorate in political science & government from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a doctorate in political science & government from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in political science & government from University of Georgia
Tulane is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New Orleans.More information about a doctorate in political science & government from Tulane University of Louisiana
GMU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax.More information about a doctorate in political science & government from George Mason University
Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in political science & government from University of Florida
Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in political science & government from Florida State University
Explore the best political science & government colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 138 | 11 |
| Virginia | 127 | 5 |
| Georgia | 126 | 20 |
| North Carolina | 115 | 21 |
| Mississippi | 113 | 3 |
| Louisiana | 103 | 9 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 9 |
| Alabama | 98 | 4 |
| South Carolina | 91 | 2 |
| Kentucky | 87 | 5 |
| West Virginia | 49 | 3 |
Political Science & Government is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 91 |
| Other Political Science & Government | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 164 |
| Sociology | 104 |
| Anthropology | 63 |
| Geography & Cartography | 55 |
| International Relations & National Security | 26 |
| Urban Studies | 14 |
| Other Social Sciences | 5 |
