PhD in Political Science in Columbus United States | Ohio State University

Ohio State's Department of Political Science offers exceptional graduate study opportunities for students pursuing careers in political science. The department prepares graduates for positions at leading global institutions while fostering a vibrant academic community of students, faculty, and researchers. With an outstanding and diverse faculty dedicated to mentoring graduate students, the program features fully funded degree opportunities across five core disciplines and innovative minor options. Recognized by U.S. News and World Report in March 2017, the department ranks 15th overall, with top-tier placements in International Relations (8th), American Politics (14th), and Political Methodology (11th). Faculty actively engage with graduate students through classroom instruction, research collaborations, and co-authored publications. The program emphasizes teaching skill development with close faculty mentorship and professional guidance. Course offerings span five primary concentrations: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Politics, Political Theory, and Political Methodology, plus four specialized tracks: Political Psychology, Formal Theory, Political Economy, and Race, Ethnicity, and Gender studies.