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Major Overview for American Government and Politics (United States)

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Overview for American Government and Politics (United States)

A program that focuses on the systematic study of United States political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in American political theory, political parties and interest groups, state and local governments, Constitutional law, federalism and national institutions, executive and legislative politics, judicial politics, popular attitudes and media influences, political research methods, and applications to the study of specific issues and institutions.

Careers for American Government and Politics (United States) Majors

A major in American Government and Politics (United States) is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in American Government and Politics (United States)

Top 14 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of American Government and Politics (United States) among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
United States Military Academy
West Point, NY
33
(3.3%)
Most Selective-
University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH
26
(1.1%)
Open Admissions$17,285
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA
24
(0.5%)
Highly Selective$19,180
Adams State College
Alamosa, CO
20
(6.8%)
Moderately Selective$11,574
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
16
(3.2%)
$8,334
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
13
(0.3%)
Minimally Selective$15,227
Evangel University
Springfield, MO
11
(3.3%)
Minimally Selective$20,500
Emory and Henry College
Emory, VA
11
(6.1%)
Minimally Selective$30,690
Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FL
9
(11.5%)
$24,395
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
8
(4.4%)
Moderately Selective$22,582
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.