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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
 71
(11.9%)
Less Selective$30,520 
American University
Washington, DC
 161
(10.9%)
Moderately Selective$32,816 
George Washington University
Washington, DC
 242
(9.7%)
Highly Selective$41,610 
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Georgetown University
Washington, DC
 161
(9.3%)
Most Selective$37,947 
Howard University
Washington, DC
 70
(5.0%)
Highly Selective$14,685 
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
 11
(3.5%)
Open Admissions$5,780 
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
 4
(2.0%)
 $12,924 
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Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC
 2
(1.4%)
Less Selective$19,357 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.