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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT
 38
(17.0%)
 $3,000 
Yale University
New Haven, CT
 152
(11.5%)
Most Selective$35,300 
Connecticut College
New London, CT
 38
(8.6%)
Highly Selective- 
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Trinity College
Hartford, CT
 40
(7.4%)
Highly Selective$38,720 
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT
 52
(7.1%)
Most Selective$38,634 
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
 249
(5.4%)
Moderately Selective$21,912 
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
 36
(4.2%)
Moderately Selective$28,990 
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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
 36
(4.1%)
Moderately Selective- 
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
 28
(2.1%)
Highly Selective$30,900 
 Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
 28
(2.0%)
Moderately Selective$16,316 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.