Abstract: Understanding the evolution of Ph.D. production and placement within political science departments between 1902 and 2000 reveals significant shifts shaping academic prominence.
Key Findings:
* The discipline has seen a remarkable increase in doctoral degrees awarded over time.
* Placement rates (getting tenure-track jobs) have remained relatively stable despite growing numbers of PhDs produced.
* Faculty work-life balance challenges may be amplified by these trends.
* These department-level patterns influence overall academic impact and prestige.
| Production and Placement of Ph.D.s: 1902-2000 was authored by Bernie Grofman, Natalie Masuoka and Scott Feld. It was published by Cambridge in PS in 2007. |
