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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN
 41
(9.2%)
Highly Selective$36,504 
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN
 41
(9.0%)
Less Selective$28,152 
Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN
 44
(6.6%)
Less Selective$30,400 
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Saint Johns University
Collegeville, MN
 22
(5.0%)
Less Selective$28,668 
University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN
 17
(4.8%)
Less Selective$10,006 
St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN
 34
(4.7%)
Moderately Selective$34,300 
Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN
 21
(3.4%)
Less Selective$24,120 
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College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN
 15
(3.4%)
Less Selective$28,668 
Carleton College
Northfield, MN
 15
(3.3%)
Most Selective$38,046 
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
 216
(3.2%)
Moderately Selective$14,756 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.