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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 6 Rhode Island Colleges with the highest percentage of Political Science and Government, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Providence College
Providence, RI
 77
(7.8%)
Highly Selective$28,920 
Brown University
Providence, RI
 50
(3.2%)
Most Selective$38,048 
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
 58
(2.6%)
Less Selective$24,776 
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Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
 20
(1.6%)
Less Selective$14,482 
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI
 7
(1.5%)
Moderately Selective$29,150 
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI
 10
(1.1%)
Moderately Selective$27,718 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.