Political Science Degree

The political science program at Augsburg 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 Minnesota colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Augsburg College (ARCC)

11200 Mississippi Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN

Augsburg College is a nonprofit private school that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Minneapolis, MN, in a predominantly urban area. The school maintains an Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Over 4,100 students enroll at Augsburg College per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Augsburg College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Education

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to apply to Augsburg College. Scores within the range of 20 - 25 on the ACT or 946 - 1231 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of acceptance. This school has an acceptance rate of about 51 percent of which only 31 percent chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at augsburg.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $33,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $4,500 per year. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Augsburg College Auggies participate in a number of athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the school's http://www.augsburg.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Augsburg 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).