Political Science Degree

The political science program at Brigham Young University – Idaho 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 Idaho colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Brigham Young University – Idaho

141 East Chubbuck Road, Chubbuck, ID

Brigham Young University - Idaho is a nonprofit private university that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Rexburg, ID, in a predominantly rural area. The school's Latter Day Saints (Mormon) affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately fifteen thousand students are enrolled yearly at BYU-I.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Brigham Young University - Idaho offers:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 930 to 1140 on the SAT and in a range of 20 to 25 on the ACT is common among students admitted to this school. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $4,200 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $2,200. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students should visit the school's http://www.byui.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Brigham Young University – Idaho 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).