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Programs in Political Science and Government

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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

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Stanford University

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West Virginia State University

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Arizona State University

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Teachers College at Columbia University

Most Expensive:
Colby College

Least Expensive:
West Point

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Stanford University

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University of Alabama

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Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA		$30,935 26,556 649 Certificate (10), Bachelor's (607),
Master's (12), Doctoral (20)
University of Texas - Austin
Austin, TX		$30,006 38,168 549 Bachelor's (527), Master's (11),
Doctoral (11)
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL		$19,011 30,803 507 Bachelor's (453), Master's (51),
Doctoral (3)
University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley, CA		$31,022 25,534 491 Bachelor's (448), Master's (20),
Doctoral (23)
UC San Diego
La Jolla, CA		$31,461 24,217 484 Bachelor's (456), Master's (15),
Doctoral (13)
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI		$23,059 29,922 482 Bachelor's (451), Master's (18),
Doctoral (13)
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI		$34,937 26,208 470 Bachelor's (442), Master's (12),
Doctoral (16)
University of Washington
Seattle, WA		$24,367 28,575 464 Bachelor's (437), Master's (19),
Doctoral (8)
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL		$23,744 33,628 444 Bachelor's (409), Master's (25),
Doctoral (10)
University of California - Irvine
Irvine, CA		$31,387 21,952 437 Bachelor's (415), Master's (13),
Doctoral (9)
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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:ADJUNCT FACULTY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE Warrendale, PA Campus
Description:Founded in 1892 and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (www.msche.org), the University's mission is to make high quality post-secondary education achievable for motivated working adults. Strayer has become one...
Company:Strayer University
Location:Warrendale, PA
Posted:5/19/2012
Source:Inside Higher Ed
Job Title:Intern Government Relations
Description:Auto req ID 10538BR Position Title Intern - Government Relations Job Description At Life Technologies, we believe in the power of science to transform life and the power of people to make it happen. If youre ready to take charge of your...
Company:Life Technologies
Location:Field, KY
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:PharmaDiversityJobBoard
Job Title:Intern for Syrian Expatriates Organization
Description:Program and Policy Intern: Description: The Syrian Expatriates Organization (SEO) has an immediate opening for two interns seeking to work in Washington D.C. in support of the democracy movement in Syria. The Syrian Expatriates is a broad...
Company:Syrian Expatriates Organization
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/16/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Intern, Legislative Affairs
Description:Title: Intern, Legislative Affairs Dept/Location: Legislative Affairs (200220) / DC Office Reports To: Executive Director, Legistlative Affairs Supervises: None Classification: Non-Exempt Summary: Internship supporting the Legislative...
Company:National Automobile Dealers Association
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/4/2012
Source:iHispano.com
Job Title:Advocacy Internship
Description:Position Summary The Advocacy Intern will focus on the Freedom of Expression program, U.S. government outreach and general advocacy. This is a paid internship position that will report to the Manager for Congressional Affairs. Some Duties...
Company:Foreign Policy Association
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:4/13/2012
Source:Doostang
Job Title:Government Relations Undergraduate / Graduate
Description:RESPONSIBILITIES ASCE'sGovernment Relations office in Washington, D.C. is seeking an ambitious, energetic, and organized intern to assist with the development of the 2013 Report Card on America's Infrastructure and related activities. An...
Company:American Society of Civil Engineers
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/11/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Government Relations Officer - Nonprofit
Description:Government Relations OfficerThe American Association of University Professors (AAUP), the preeminent voice for academic freedom and the role of faculty in higher education, is seeking a dynamic individual to join the national staff as...
Company:American Association of University Professors
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:4/23/2012
Source:LANonProfitCareers.com
Job Title:Adjunct Professor, Political Science
Description:Prairie State College seeks experienced adjunct faculty to teach Introduction to American Government POLSC 140: This course introduces students to the core concepts in political science that allow for a better understanding of the...
Company:Prairie State College
Location:Chicago Heights, IL
Posted:5/7/2012
Source:Inside Higher Ed
Job Title:Advocacy & Policy Intern
Description:The YWCA USA is currently accepting applications for 2012 Advocacy & Policy intern. Positions are unpaid and available from June-August on a semester, trimester and flex schedule; and are open to college and graduate students. Applicants...
Company:YWCA USA
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/22/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:ADJUNCT FACULTY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE- Huntsville, AL Campus
Description:Founded in 1892 and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (www.msche.org), the University's mission is to make high quality post-secondary education achievable for motivated working adults. Strayer has become one...
Company:Strayer University
Location:Huntsville, AL
Posted:5/2/2012
Source:Inside Higher Ed

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