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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA
 66
(13.8%)
Highly Selective$38,630 
Lafayette College
Easton, PA
 73
(12.2%)
Highly Selective$36,090 
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA
 73
(11.3%)
Highly Selective$37,730 
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Allegheny College
Meadville, PA
 48
(9.0%)
Moderately Selective$32,000 
Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA
 47
(8.9%)
Highly Selective$39,780 
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA
 32
(8.6%)
Most Selective$36,490 
Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA
 26
(8.4%)
Highly Selective$36,540 
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Haverford College
Haverford, PA
 25
(8.3%)
Most Selective$37,525 
Washington & Jefferson College
Washington, PA
 25
(7.0%)
Highly Selective$31,496 
Villanova University
Villanova, PA
 99
(5.4%)
Highly Selective$34,320 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.