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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 California Colleges with the highest percentage of Political Science and Government, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
American Jewish University
Los Angeles, CA
 5
(16.7%)
 $21,408 
Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA
 44
(15.7%)
Most Selective$37,060 
Whittier College
Whittier, CA
 34
(11.1%)
Less Selective$32,270 
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Mills College
Oakland, CA
 18
(9.3%)
Moderately Selective$35,190 
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
 643
(9.1%)
Most Selective$20,021 
Scripps College
Claremont, CA
 16
(8.6%)
Highly Selective$37,950 
Pitzer College
Claremont, CA
 17
(7.4%)
Most Selective$37,870 
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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
 90
(6.8%)
Moderately Selective$34,950 
University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA
 321
(6.2%)
Moderately Selective$28,654 
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
 399
(5.7%)
Most Selective$22,021 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.