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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME
 66
(14.6%)
Most Selective$37,790 
Bates College
Lewiston, ME
 52
(11.8%)
Most Selective- 
Colby College
Waterville, ME
 34
(6.5%)
Highly Selective- 
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University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME
 45
(3.7%)
Less Selective$19,244 
University of Maine
Orono, ME
 53
(3.3%)
Less Selective$22,510 
University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME
 11
(2.5%)
Moderately Selective$15,982 
University of New England
Biddeford, ME
 4
(1.4%)
Less Selective$26,980 
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University of Maine at Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME
 3
(1.1%)
Open Admissions$14,724 
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish, ME
 3
(1.0%)
Less Selective$25,049 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.