Political Science Degree

The political science program at Agnes Scott College prepares students for careers in federal, state, and local governments, as well as law, business, international organizations, nonprofit associations, campaign management and polling, journalism, electoral politics, and more. The program focuses the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Program courses include: political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of political institutions and processes. Get more details below including other Georgia colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Agnes Scott College (ABAC)

2802 Moore Hwy, Tifton, GA

Agnes Scott College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Decatur, GA, which is a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The school enrolls 900 students per year, allowing for a more personalized education.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Social Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• Psychology
• Mathematics And Statistics
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. 46% of students that apply are accepted to Agnes Scott College, of which 22% choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $35,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. The cost of on-campus housing is around $5,300 for the year. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

Agnes Scott College participates in sports through the NCAA's Great South Athletic Conference in Basketball.

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.agnesscott.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Agnes Scott College offers a bachelor's degree program in political science.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Political Scientists

Description

Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, political scientists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -2.3% from 2014 to 2024

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).