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Overview for Political Science and Government, General

A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes.

Careers for Political Science and Government, General Majors

A major in Political Science and Government, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Political Science and Government, General

Top 50 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Political Science and Government, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts
Merrimack, NH
 5
(27.8%)
Open Admissions$13,200 
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT
 38
(17.0%)
 $3,000 
American Jewish University
Los Angeles, CA
 5
(16.7%)
 $21,408 
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Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA
 44
(15.7%)
Most Selective$37,060 
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME
 66
(14.6%)
Most Selective$37,790 
Furman University
Greenville, SC
 93
(14.3%)
Moderately Selective$34,588 
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
 145
(13.8%)
Most Selective- 
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Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA
 66
(13.8%)
Highly Selective$38,630 
University of Dallas
Irving, TX
 30
(13.2%)
Less Selective$24,770 
Drew University
Madison, NJ
 44
(13.2%)
Moderately Selective$36,720 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.