PhD Political Science Programs

The PhD in Political Science students work to advance the body of knowledge in the discipline. Will undertake extensive research and conduct experiments to work towards developing new theories or applications of political theory.

Students should consider their goals in selecting a political science doctorate program – whether you are interested in starting a career in university level teaching and research or whether you wish to apply your knowledge and skills in the public or private sectors outside academia.

Different programs may offer different advantages such as a small student to faculty ratio, the opportunity to teach, or faculty who share your research interests.

Most PhDs in Political Science are going to be campus-based programs. You can use our directory to search for programs in a particular city, state or open your search to the world.

If you find that your goals don’t require the level of investment of a doctoral degree, you may want to consider a masters in political science or start with a graduate certificate to explore certain areas of interest.

DID YOU KNOW? According to the BLS, employment of political scientists earned $132,350 as a median annual salary 2023.

GradSchools.com offers 103 Graduate Schools with PhD in Political Science and Doctorate Programs