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.
| A major in Political Science and Government, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. |
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Top 50
U.S.
Colleges with the
highest percentage
of
Political Science and Government, General among the 2006-2007
graduating class.
|  | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | 64 (22.6%) |  |  | |
|  | United States Coast Guard Academy New London, CT | 44 (19.1%) | |  | |
|  | Thomas More College of Liberal Arts Merrimack, NH | 4 (19.0%) |  |  | |
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|  | United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD | 143 (13.9%) |  | - | |
|  | Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | 62 (13.7%) |  |  | |
|  | Drew University Madison, NJ | 48 (13.4%) |  |  | |
|  | Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA | 60 (12.9%) |  |  | |
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|  | Yale University New Haven, CT | 171 (12.5%) |  |  | |
|  | Bennett College for Women Greensboro, NC | 10 (12.3%) |  |  | |
|  | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | 107 (12.0%) |  |  | |
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.