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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA
 85
(10.2%)
Moderately Selective$14,930 
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA
 45
(10.0%)
Most Selective$37,412 
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, VA
 131
(9.0%)
Highly Selective$29,326 
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Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, VA
 19
(8.1%)
Moderately Selective$29,801 
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA
 61
(7.7%)
Highly Selective$38,850 
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA
 12
(5.0%)
Moderately Selective$28,355 
Mary Baldwin College
Staunton, VA
 11
(4.5%)
Less Selective$23,645 
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Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
 9
(4.4%)
 $10,492 
Saint Pauls College
Lawrenceville, VA
 5
(4.0%)
Less Selective$12,545 
Hampton University
Hampton, VA
 39
(3.9%)
Highly Selective$16,392 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.