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2024 Best Political Science & Government Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee

2 Colleges in Tennessee
9 Doctor's Degrees
Political Science & Government is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #43 most popular doctor's degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Political Science & Government Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 9 doctor's degrees in political science & government to qualified students.

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Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

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.

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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 & Government Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Political Science & Government in Tennessee

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in political science & government.

Top Tennessee Schools for a Doctorate in Political Science

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
4 Annual Graduates

It's hard 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

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5 Annual Graduates

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a great decision for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in political science & government. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in political science & government from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Best Political Science & Government Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Political Science & Government Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 138 11
Virginia 127 5
Georgia 126 20
North Carolina 115 21
Mississippi 113 3
Louisiana 103 9
Alabama 98 4
South Carolina 91 2
Kentucky 87 5
West Virginia 49 3

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Political Science & Government is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.

Political Science Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Political Science 9

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 15
Sociology 11
Geography & Cartography 4
Anthropology 2

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