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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 18 Maryland 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 Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
 145
(13.8%)
Most Selective- 
St Mary's College of Maryland
Saint Mary's City, MD
 42
(9.9%)
Moderately Selective$23,454 
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
 99
(5.4%)
Less Selective$17,512 
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Goucher College
Baltimore, MD
 17
(5.3%)
Moderately Selective$33,294 
Loyola College in Maryland
Baltimore, MD
 43
(5.3%)
Moderately Selective$36,240 
University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD
 305
(4.8%)
Highly Selective$23,075 
Washington College
Chestertown, MD
 11
(4.5%)
Moderately Selective$34,005 
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
 53
(3.4%)
Most Selective$37,700 
Mount St Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD
 12
(3.4%)
Less Selective$27,560 
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD
 26
(3.3%)
Moderately Selective$16,810 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.