Political Science Degree

The political science program at Eastern 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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Eastern University

Also known as East Stroudsburg University

200 Prospect Street, East Stroudsburg, PA

Eastern University is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Saint Davids, PA, in a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains an American Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Eastern University is nearly 4,500 yearly.

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

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

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 19 to 23 on the ACT or 1410 to 1750 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of admission. This school has an acceptance rate of about 74% of which only 44% chose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $28,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is about $5,600 annually. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible as grants and loans.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the Eastern University website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

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