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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Political Science and Government

306 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

306 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 289–306 of 306 colleges

Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.5%
Annual cost
$80,440/yr
Grad earnings
$110,066
SAT avg
1,535
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8.2%
Annual cost
$83,196/yr
Grad earnings
$104,043
SAT avg
1,520
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Mar 28 Fee $80
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8.2%
Annual cost
$83,196/yr
Grad earnings
$104,043
SAT avg
1,520
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 15.7%
Annual cost
$83,683/yr
Grad earnings
$103,937
SAT avg
1,501
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 15.7%
Annual cost
$83,683/yr
Grad earnings
$103,937
SAT avg
1,501
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 15.7%
Annual cost
$83,683/yr
Grad earnings
$103,937
SAT avg
1,501
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 13.1%
Annual cost
$84,696/yr
Grad earnings
$103,494
SAT avg
1,494
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 10 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 13.1%
Annual cost
$84,696/yr
Grad earnings
$103,494
SAT avg
1,494
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 10 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 13.1%
Annual cost
$84,696/yr
Grad earnings
$103,494
SAT avg
1,494
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 13.1%
Annual cost
$84,696/yr
Grad earnings
$103,494
SAT avg
1,494
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.5%
Annual cost
$82,842/yr
Grad earnings
$101,817
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Mar 31 Fee $85
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Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.5%
Annual cost
$82,842/yr
Grad earnings
$101,817
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $85
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Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.5%
Annual cost
$85,120/yr
Grad earnings
$100,533
SAT avg
1,534
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Mar 31 Fee $80
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Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.5%
Annual cost
$85,120/yr
Grad earnings
$100,533
SAT avg
1,534
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Political Science and Government in USA?
306 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral Degree programs in Political Science and Government in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Political Science and Government in USA?
Princeton University leads with median graduate earnings of $110,066 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
What SAT score do I need for Political Science and Government programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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