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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 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Political Science and Government, General among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA
 64
(22.6%)
Most Selective$35,190 
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT
 44
(19.1%)
 $3,000 
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts
Merrimack, NH
 4
(19.0%)
Open Admissions$12,250 
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United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
 143
(13.9%)
Most Selective- 
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME
 62
(13.7%)
Most Selective$37,790 
Drew University
Madison, NJ
 48
(13.4%)
Moderately Selective$35,910 
Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA
 60
(12.9%)
Highly Selective$36,480 
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Yale University
New Haven, CT
 171
(12.5%)
Most Selective$35,300 
Bennett College for Women
Greensboro, NC
 10
(12.3%)
Highly Selective$14,648 
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA
 107
(12.0%)
Moderately Selective$14,150 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.