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#1 #1 Best College for Political Science and Government, General in the U.S. Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX At Sam Houston State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 950–1,150 Est. Net Price * $14,556 Median Starting Salary $58,247
#2 #2 Best College for Political Science and Government, General in the U.S. St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Each year, St- John's University-New York grants around 270 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Est. Net Price * $28,206 Median Starting Salary $58,967
#3 #3 Best College for Political Science and Government, General in the U.S. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Every year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley grants about 580 degrees to students studying Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 900–1,110 Est. Net Price * $6,978 Median Starting Salary $55,844
#4 #4 Best College for Political Science and Government, General in the U.S. Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN Annually, Indiana University-Kokomo awards about 108 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $6,459 Median Starting Salary $59,316
#5 #5 Best College for Political Science and Government, General in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Annually, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro grants about 375 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Est. Net Price * $10,592 Median Starting Salary $57,760
#6 #6 Best College for Political Science and Government, General in the U.S. Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Each year, Regent University grants about 113 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Bible/Biblical Studies, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,060–1,250 Est. Net Price * $18,314 Median Starting Salary $57,458
#7 #7 Best College for Political Science and Government, General in the U.S. University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,200–1,350 Est. Net Price * $13,110 Median Starting Salary $54,618
#8 #8 Best College for Political Science and Government, General in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Public Administration, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,210–1,410 Est. Net Price * $16,282 Median Starting Salary $61,681
#9 #9 Best College for Political Science and Government, General in the U.S. Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM Annually, Western New Mexico University awards about 35 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Social Work, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,712 Median Starting Salary $56,114
#10 #10 Best College for Political Science and Government, General in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,220–1,470 Est. Net Price * $12,421 Median Starting Salary $60,427
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX At Sam Houston State University, the three most popular college majors...view more	59	85%	5	950 – 1,150	$14,556	$58,247
St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Each year, St- John's University-New York grants around 270 degrees to those...view more	57	80%	1	1,120 – 1,330	$28,206	$58,967
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Every year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley grants about 580...view more	53	85%	1	900 – 1,110	$6,978	$55,844
Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN Annually, Indiana University-Kokomo awards about 108 degrees to those...view more	50	85%	1	970 – 1,190	$6,459	$59,316
University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Annually, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro grants about 375...view more	45	90%	3	1,110 – 1,280	$10,592	$57,760
University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors...view more	42	40%	4	1,200 – 1,350	$13,110	$54,618
Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Each year, Regent University grants about 113 degrees to students studying...view more	42	41%	1	1,060 – 1,250	$18,314	$57,458
Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM Annually, Western New Mexico University awards about 35 degrees to those...view more	40	--	4	--	$8,712	$56,114
Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors...view more	40	80%	1	1,210 – 1,410	$16,282	$61,681
Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors...view more	39	50%	1	1,220 – 1,470	$12,421	$60,427

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 Postbaccalaureate certificate level sees the most graduates in Texas. 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.

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Careers

Some of the highest paying careers for Political Science and Government, General majors include Managers, All Other, Political Scientists and Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary. 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, Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education and Social Science Research Assistants.

Top Paying Careers

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

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Managers, All Other Regulatory Affairs Managers Compliance Managers Loss Prevention Managers Wind Energy Operations Managers Wind Energy Development Managers Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$133,560	94,400	1,228,300	1,269,400	3%
Political Scientists	$132,350	600	6,200	6,600	7%
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,810	1,600	19,300	20,000	4%
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$65,220	67,100	1,072,300	1,083,400	1%
Social Science Research Assistants	$56,400	4,400	34,400	36,000	5%

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Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

12 (46%)

Male Students

14 (53%)

White (13, 50%)

Hispanic or Latino (8, 31%)

Black or African American (4, 15%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (1, 4%)

Asian (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

Two or more races (0, <1%)

U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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#1 Best College for Political Science and Government, General in the U.S.

85%

5

950–1,150

$14,556

$58,247

#2 Best College for Political Science and Government, General in the U.S.

80%

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1,120–1,330

$28,206

$58,967

#3 Best College for Political Science and Government, General in the U.S.

85%

1

900–1,110

$6,978

$55,844

#4 Best College for Political Science and Government, General in the U.S.

85%

1

970–1,190

$6,459

$59,316

#5 Best College for Political Science and Government, General in the U.S.

90%

3

1,110–1,280

$10,592

$57,760

#6 Best College for Political Science and Government, General in the U.S.

41%

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1,060–1,250

$18,314

$57,458

#7 Best College for Political Science and Government, General in the U.S.

40%

4

1,200–1,350

$13,110

$54,618

#8 Best College for Political Science and Government, General in the U.S.

80%

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1,210–1,410

$16,282

$61,681

#9 Best College for Political Science and Government, General in the U.S.

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$8,712

$56,114

#10 Best College for Political Science and Government, General in the U.S.

50%

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1,220–1,470

$12,421

$60,427

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Top Paying Careers

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