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About 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 of specific political institutions and processes.

While Political Science and Government, General offers degrees up to the Doctors degree research scholarship, most students earn a Bachelors degree. Students major in Political Science and Government, General all over the country, though the major at the Associates degree level sees the most graduates in California. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Government, General is $44,500.

Popularity of Political Science and Government, General Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Political Science and Government, General degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Some of the highest paying careers for Political Science and Government, General majors include Managers, All Other, Social Science Research Assistants . However, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific positions. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Political Science and Government, General can prepare you for are Managers, All Other, Social Science Research Assistants .

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Political Science and Government, General majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Political Science and Government, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
2,302
Female Students
1,187 (51%)
Male Students
1,115 (48%)
Hispanic or Latino (1,034, 45%)
White (752, 33%)
Asian (198, 9%)
Two or more races (115, 5%)
Black or African American (111, 5%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (40, 2%)
U.S. Nonresident (24, 1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (16, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (12, 1%)

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