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Political science and government students learn political institutions and behavior. It 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 of specific political institutions and processes.

Top Schools For Political Science and Government Programs

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA		$30,935 26,556 666 Certificate (31), Bachelor's (601),
Master's (18), Doctoral (16)
UC San Diego
La Jolla, CA		$31,461 24,217 536 Bachelor's (512), Master's (9),
Doctoral (15)
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL		$19,011 30,803 499 Bachelor's (444), Master's (48),
Doctoral (7)
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ		$20,596 58,404 472 Certificate (35), Bachelor's (422),
Master's (11), Doctoral (4)
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI		$23,059 29,922 470 Bachelor's (444), Master's (20),
Doctoral (6)
University of Washington
Seattle, WA		$24,367 28,575 467 Bachelor's (450), Master's (12),
Doctoral (5)
University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley, CA		$31,022 25,534 465 Bachelor's (425), Master's (17),
Doctoral (23)
University of Texas - Austin
Austin, TX		$30,006 38,168 460 Bachelor's (432), Master's (18),
Doctoral (10)
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI		$34,937 27,979 459 Bachelor's (435), Master's (10),
Doctoral (14)
George Washington University
Washington, DC		$41,655 10,505 441 Certificate (4), Bachelor's (242),
Master's (188), Doctoral (7)
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Political Science and Government Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 211 0%
Associate 247 1%
Bachelor's 43,211 93%
Master's 2,035 4%
Doctoral 595 1%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 26,104 54%
Female 22,060 46%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 3,018 6%
Black or African American 3,920 8%
Hispanic or Latino 4,110 9%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 341 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 32,269 69%
Other/Unknown 3,228 7%
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Political Science and Government Internships

Job Title:Government & Community Affairs Liaison
Description:Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE:MRO) is an independent international energy company engaged in exploration and production, oil sands mining and integrated gas. Based in Houston, Texas, the Company has a strong portfolio of assets delivering...>
Company:Marathon Oil Company
Location:San Antonio, TX
Posted:6/10/2013
Source:WomensCareerChannel.com
Job Title:Government and Regulatory Affairs Intern
Description:*If you have already applied through Career Services or visited Continental Resources at the Career Fair, you are currently being considered and therefore do not need to re-apply. Continental Resources' Summer Internship Program provides:...>
Company:Continental Resources
Location:Oklahoma City, OK
Posted:6/13/2013
Source:iHispano.com
Job Title:Government Affairs Intern 2
Description:Description/Job Summary Government Affairs Intern Basic Function of the Position:The primary function of this position is to assist in the day to day activities in the Government Affairs department. Critical Duties and...>
Company:Consumer Electronics Association
Location:Arlington, VA
Posted:5/17/2013
Source:Bright.com
Job Title:Senior Manager, External and Government Affairs Ontario Job
Description:Senior Manager, External and Government Affairs OntarioMarketingMississauga Ontario, CanadaAs a result of Celgene's continued growth and expansion and with the development of the Inflammation and Immunology franchise in Canada, there is a...>
Company:Celgene
Location:
Posted:6/5/2013
Source:PharmaDiversityJobBoard
Job Title:Manager, Federal Government Relations
Description:Title: Manager, Federal Government Relations Location: US-District of Columbia-WASHINGTON Other Locations: nullJOB SUMMARY Responsible for monitoring federal legislative and regulatory activity affecting the company,the broadband and cable...>
Company:Charter Communications
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:3/26/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:Bilingual Intern
Description:BILINGUAL INTERNS NEEDED Imprenta Communications Group, Inc. (Imprenta), an award-winning public affairs, political campaign and ethic marketing firm, is looking for an energetic, hardworking and dedicated individual whos interested in...>
Company:Imprenta Communications Group
Location:Pasadena, CA
Posted:6/9/2013
Source:JobHat
Job Title:British Embassy Fall Internships
Description:Embassy Fall 2013 Internship Opportunities British Embassy, Washington DC The British Embassys Internship Program is designed to supplement undergraduate coursework in international affairs, government, public affairs, economics, US-UK...>
Company:British Embassy
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:6/18/2013
Source:JobHat
Job Title:Dir.,State Grassroots Advocacy & Political Action
Description:Description/Job Summary The Director, State Grassroots Advocacy and Political Action directs grassroots and grasstops advocacy program and political action committee. Assists ASHP affiliated state societies in advocating policy before...>
Company:American Society of Health Systems
Location:Bethesda, MD
Posted:6/13/2013
Source:Bright.com
Job Title:DIRECTOR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Therapeutic Area Support
Description:Title: DIRECTOR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Therapeutic Area Support Location: USA-Illinois-Lake County Job Number: 13000001DU AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott.>
Company:Abbvie
Location:Illinois
Posted:5/25/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:Director of Government Relations
Description:Director of Government Relations Job ID #:12962 Location:Oklahoma - Oklahoma City Functional Area:Advocacy Department:Advocacy Position Type:Full-Time Exempt Education Required:Bachelors Degree Experience Required:5 - 7 Years Relocation...>
Company:American Cancer Society
Location:Oklahoma City, OK
Posted:6/18/2013
Source:Bright.com

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