Political Science Degree

The political science program at Carlow University 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Carlow University

250 University Ave, California, PA

Carlow University is a nonprofit private institution that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in a predominantly urban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately 2,800 students are enrolled annually at Carlow University.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by admissions staff. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at Carlow University. A score within the range of 850 - 1070 on the SAT, or 18 - 23 for the ACT is common among accepted students. Approximately 70% of all students that applied were admitted at Carlow University, with 33% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at admissions.carlow.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $26,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $5,200 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Carlow University participates in intercollegiate athletics through the NAIA's American Mideast Conference in Basketball.

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.carlow.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

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