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Political Science & Government at Harvard University

121 Bachelor's Degrees
58 Master's Degrees
21 Doctor's Degrees
The Political Science & Government major is part of the social sciences program at Harvard University.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Harvard ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.

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Political Science & Government Degrees Available at Harvard

Harvard Political Science Rankings

Ranked at #6 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Harvard is in the top 1% of the country for political science students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools 2
Best Political Science & Government Graduate Degree Schools 3
Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools 5
Best Political Science & Government Schools 6
Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools 6

Popularity of Political Science at Harvard

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Harvard University handed out 121 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 55% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 58 students received their master’s degree in political science from Harvard. This makes it the #3 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 21 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Political Science Graduates from Harvard Make?

$61,543 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Political Science Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Harvard is $61,543. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Political Science from Harvard Cost?

$59,076 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Harvard Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Harvard paid an average of $1,696 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $54,269 $54,269
Fees $4,807 $4,807
Books and Supplies $1,000 $1,000
On Campus Room and Board $20,374 $20,374
On Campus Other Expenses $6,255 $6,255

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Harvard Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 121 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Harvard. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 62% were men.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's in political science.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 16
Black or African American 12
Hispanic or Latino 18
White 52
Non-Resident Aliens 12
Other Races 11

Does Harvard Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Political Science?

Online degrees for the Harvard political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Harvard Online Learning page.

Harvard Political Science & Government Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 59 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from Harvard in 2022, 51% were men and 49% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in political science.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 25
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 12

Harvard Political Science Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Harvard University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 332
General Social Sciences 195
International Relations & National Security 171
Sociology 65
Anthropology 53

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