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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 38 North Carolina Colleges with the highest percentage of Political Science and Government, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Davidson College
Davidson, NC
 53
(12.3%)
Most Selective$34,776 
Wake Forest University
Winston Salem, NC
 96
(9.3%)
Highly Selective$36,560 
Duke University
Durham, NC
 122
(8.1%)
Most Selective$37,295 
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North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
 57
(6.7%)
Less Selective$14,104 
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
 254
(6.1%)
Highly Selective$22,295 
Elon University
Elon, NC
 64
(5.8%)
Highly Selective$24,076 
Bennett College for Women
Greensboro, NC
 6
(5.6%)
Highly Selective$14,648 
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Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
 11
(4.3%)
Moderately Selective$22,068 
University of North Carolina at Asheville
Asheville, NC
 30
(4.3%)
Less Selective$15,504 
Guilford College
Greensboro, NC
 22
(4.2%)
Moderately Selective$26,030 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.