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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science & Government (Income Over $110k) in the Southwest Region

14 Ranked Colleges
66 Degrees Awarded
$26,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

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Political Science & Government is the 21st most popular major in the country with 48,597 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, political science and government graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $33,977 and had an average of $22,822 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 3,962 political science and government graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,993 and $20,539 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 66 political science and government graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 14 colleges that offered a degree in political science and government. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality political science and government programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the political science and government program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region doctor’s degree political science students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science & Government (Income Over $110k) in the Southwest Region

#6 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #1 spot on the list. The University of Texas at Dallas is located in Richardson, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s political science degrees to qualified students.

UT Dallas not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Dallas are $28,610, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Arizona is located in Tucson, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s political science degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Arizona, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #3 for the Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k. Located in Austin, Texas, this large public school handed out 13 degrees to qualified doctorate’s political science students in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also took the #2 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Tech University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Texas Tech is a large public school situated in Lubbock, Texas. It awarded 4 doctorate’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also made our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530.

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#5

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Houston. The school came in at #5 for the Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k. Located in Houston, Texas, this large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s political science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689.

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#9 in overall quality

University of North Texas landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of North Texas is a large school located in Denton, Texas that handed out 7 doctorate’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree political science students whose families make more than $110k list, UNT has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNT are $15,618, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe ranked #7 on this year’s Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s political science degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also took the #12 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#11 in overall quality

Northern Arizona University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Flagstaff, Arizona, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s political science students in 2019-2020.

NAU also made our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Arizona University are $19,489, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of New Mexico - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UNM is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s political science degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNM, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#5 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large public school situated in College Station, Texas. It awarded 3 doctorate’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M College Station, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #11 on this year’s Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public institution located in Norman, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Oklahoma, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of Dallas

Irving, Texas
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Dallas did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This small school is located in Irving, Texas, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UD, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Dallas are $33,750, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UD Political Science & Government Report

#13

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#1 in overall quality

Rice University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Houston, Texas, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s political science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree political science students whose families make more than $110k list, Rice has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rice are $47,913, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Baylor University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Baylor University is a fairly large school located in Waco, Texas that handed out 6 doctorate’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor are $36,936, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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