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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
 222
(12.6%)
Most Selective$33,696 
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA
 72
(10.7%)
Highly Selective$38,180 
Smith College
Northampton, MA
 70
(9.9%)
Highly Selective$36,058 
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Clark University
Worcester, MA
 47
(9.5%)
Moderately Selective$34,220 
Amherst College
Amherst, MA
 40
(9.0%)
Most Selective$36,970 
Bard College at Simon's Rock
Great Barrington, MA
 4
(8.7%)
 $38,535 
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA
 30
(7.0%)
Less Selective$28,658 
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Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA
 41
(6.8%)
Highly Selective$36,640 
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
 150
(6.5%)
Most Selective$37,950 
Wheaton College
Norton, MA
 22
(6.0%)
Highly Selective$38,980 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.