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Most Focused Political Science And Government Schools in District of Columbia

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6 Ranked Colleges
7% Top School Degree Focus

Political Science And Government is taught at colleges nationwide, but only at some does it account for a large share of the degrees the school grants. To top this list, a school awards a larger share of its degrees in political science and government than other colleges that offer the major.

For its ranking, College Factual looked at what share of degrees each of the 6 schools in District of Columbia that offer political science and government awards in the field.

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Most Focused Schools for Political Science And Government in District of Columbia

Below are the schools where political science and government makes up the largest share of degrees in District of Columbia.

Most Focused Political Science And Government Schools

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Howard University
Washington, DC

The most focused school in the country for political science and government is Howard University. Set in the city of Washington, Howard University is a private not-for-profit institution. Political Science And Government accounts for around 7% of the degrees granted here, or about 196 graduates in the most recent year. See more about political science and government at Howard University

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American University
Washington, DC

American University came in at #2 on our list of the most focused political science and government schools. American University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Political Science And Government accounts for around 6% of the degrees granted here, or about 274 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full political science and government report for American University

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George Washington University ranks #3 for political science and government by degree focus. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit university. About 4% of the degrees George Washington University awards are in political science and government, or about 335 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full political science and government report for George Washington University

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University is one of the most focused political science and government schools, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 3% of the degrees Georgetown University awards are in political science and government, or about 269 graduates in the most recent year. See more about political science and government at Georgetown University

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Catholic University Of America is one of the most focused political science and government schools, landing the #5 spot this year. Catholic University Of America is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in political science and government, or about 37 graduates in the most recent year. See more about political science and government at Catholic University Of America

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University Of The District Of Columbia placed #6 for political science and government by degree focus. University Of The District Of Columbia is a public school located in the city of Washington. Political Science And Government accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 20 graduates in the most recent year. See more about political science and government at University Of The District Of Columbia

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

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