So I've been thinking about political science as a major and it got me curious: I've heard that certain colleges have had a lot of U.S. Presidents as alumni. Does anyone know which ones? I think it would be cool to walk the same halls they did!
The college that has produced the most U.S. presidents is Harvard University, with eight U.S. Presidents having graduated from there. These include John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Rutherford B. Hayes, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, George W. Bush (MBA), and Barack Obama (JD).
Yale University is a close second, having produced five U.S. presidents: William Howard Taft, Gerald Ford, and George H.W. Bush are Yale college alumni, while Bill Clinton and George W. Bush completed their undergraduate education elsewhere and attended Yale for their Juris Doctorate degrees.
While presidential alma maters could certainly be an interesting factor to consider during your college search, I would also add that it's crucial to consider how well the institution's political science program fits with your specific interests within the field. Look into the courses they offer, the faculty and their research interests, opportunities for internships or research, and career outcomes of the graduates. These factors will most directly impact your educational experience and future career in politics or related fields.
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