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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Centre College
Danville, KY
 25
(8.9%)
Moderately Selective$29,600 
Transylvania University
Lexington, KY
 18
(6.8%)
Most Selective$23,810 
Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY
 13
(5.0%)
Less Selective$24,150 
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University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
 103
(4.5%)
Less Selective$18,354 
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Owensboro, KY
 5
(3.5%)
Less Selective$15,500 
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
 121
(3.2%)
Less Selective$15,769 
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
 41
(2.4%)
Less Selective$11,952 
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Brescia University
Owensboro, KY
 2
(2.3%)
Less Selective$15,440 
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY
 5
(2.2%)
Highly Selective$13,490 
Berea College
Berea, KY
 5
(1.6%)
Most Selective$866 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.