A 2019 study based on citations to faculty publications on Google Scholar ranked our faculty #5 in research impact, #12 in top publications, and #17 in citations per capita.

National Research Council

The National Research Council 2010 assessment of graduate programs nationwide placed Penn State’s Political Science program 5^th (out of 105 programs assessed) and 22^nd on two ratings scales. The program was rated 5^th on the “S” ratings scale, which is based mainly on faculty productivity, citation of faculty, and graduate student accomplishment.  PSU was rated 22^nd on the “R” scale, which incorporates information from reputation.