by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Harvard University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Harvard University as a strong choice for political science & government, placing at #5 out of 681 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in political science & government at Harvard University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 157 |
| Master’s | 73 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Harvard University awarded 157 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for political science & government at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $89,043 a year. This is lower than $136,975, the median for all majors at Harvard University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,143 | $56,550 |
| Fees | $5,126 | $5,126 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Harvard University were White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Harvard University granted 157 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general recently — 59% to women and 41% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (42%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Harvard University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 73 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Political Science & Government | 21 |