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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 13 West Virginia 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 Charleston
Charleston, WV
 10
(6.8%)
Moderately Selective$23,150 
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV
 10
(4.4%)
Less Selective$22,880 
Alderson Broaddus College
Philippi, WV
 4
(3.1%)
Moderately Selective$21,020 
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Concord University
Athens, WV
 10
(2.8%)
Less Selective$10,170 
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV
 3
(2.8%)
Less Selective$20,040 
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV
 17
(2.7%)
Less Selective$12,812 
Wheeling Jesuit University
Wheeling, WV
 5
(2.1%)
Moderately Selective$24,390 
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West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
 76
(2.0%)
Highly Selective- 
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Montgomery, WV
 4
(1.9%)
Highly Selective$12,748 
 American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
 19
(1.9%)
Open Admissions$6,000 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.