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2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k

19 Ranked Colleges
120 Degrees Awarded
$34,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

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 Great Lakes region, there were 5,852 political science and government graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,057 and $23,720 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 120 political science and government graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,428 and $121,375 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 19 colleges that offered a degree in political science and government. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent political science and government programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the political science and government program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 19 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science & Government (Income Over $110k) in the Great Lakes Region

#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Ann Arbor, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s political science degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

U-M also took the #4 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s political science degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison also made our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523.

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#3

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Indiana University - Bloomington. The school came in at #3 for the Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k. Indiana University - Bloomington is located in Bloomington, Indiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 19 doctorate’s political science degrees to qualified students.

IU Bloomington also made our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at IU Bloomington are $33,338, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. Purdue University - Main Campus is a large public school situated in West Lafayette, Indiana. It awarded 5 doctorate’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

Purdue not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794.

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#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k. Ohio State University - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Columbus, Ohio. It awarded 7 doctorate’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ohio State, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141.

Full Ohio State University - Main Campus Political Science & Government Report

#6

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Michigan State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. East Lansing, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s political science degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Michigan State also made our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State are $37,056.

Full Michigan State Political Science & Government Report

#7

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
#15 in overall quality

Northern Illinois University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Dekalb, Illinois, this fairly large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s political science students in 2019-2020.

NIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Illinois University are $11,086.

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#8 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ranked #8 on this year’s Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Champaign, Illinois, this large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s political science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree political science students whose families make more than $110k list, UIUC has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083.

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#12 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Chicago did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #9. University of Illinois at Chicago is a large school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 3 doctorate’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

UIC also made our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Chicago are $27,036, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Illinois at Chicago Political Science & Government Report

#10

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s political science students in 2019-2020.

UWM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UWM are $25,295, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Political Science & Government Report

#11

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#18 in overall quality

Wayne State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Wayne State is located in Detroit, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s political science degrees to qualified students.

Wayne State also took the #18 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State University are $37,215.

Full Wayne State Political Science & Government Report

#17 in overall quality

Southern Illinois University Carbondale came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Carbondale, Illinois, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

SIUC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SIUC are $32,928, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full SIUC Political Science & Government Report

#13

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

Northwestern University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Northwestern University is located in Evanston, Illinois and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 doctorate’s political science degrees to qualified students.

Northwestern not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern are $56,567, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s political science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus are $26,644, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UC Political Science & Government Report

#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Kent State University at Kent did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Kent State is a large school located in Kent, Ohio that handed out 2 doctorate’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Kent State, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State University at Kent are $21,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
#14 in overall quality

Western Michigan University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Kalamazoo, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s political science degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

WMU also took the #14 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WMU are $31,355, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
#2 in overall quality

University of Notre Dame landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution located in Notre Dame, Indiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Notre Dame not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Notre Dame are $57,522.

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#18

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

University of Chicago did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #18. This fairly large school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

UChicago did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Chicago are $61,548.

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#19

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#13 in overall quality

Loyola University Chicago landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Loyola University Chicago is a fairly large school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 2 doctorate’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

Loyola Chicago did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Loyola University Chicago are $19,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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  • *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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