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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of Dallas
Irving, TX
 30
(13.2%)
Less Selective$24,770 
Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX
 28
(9.2%)
Moderately Selective$27,940 
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
 541
(6.2%)
Highly Selective$27,760 
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Rice University
Houston, TX
 49
(6.2%)
Most Selective$30,486 
St Marys University
San Antonio, TX
 26
(6.0%)
Moderately Selective$21,300 
Trinity University
San Antonio, TX
 27
(5.0%)
Moderately Selective$26,834 
Texas College
Tyler, TX
 4
(4.9%)
Open Admissions$9,228 
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Austin College
Sherman, TX
 13
(3.9%)
Less Selective$26,530 
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
 58
(3.8%)
Highly Selective$31,200 
Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX
 34
(3.7%)
Moderately Selective$22,550 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.