Political Science Degree

The political science program at Endicott 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Endicott College

400 The Fenway, Boston, MA

Endicott College is a nonprofit private institution located in Beverly, MA and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Approximately 4,100 students are enrolled annually at Endicott College.

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

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score within the range of 1480 to 1750 on the SAT, or 23 to 27 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. This school has an acceptance rate of around 59% of which only 28% decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $30,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $9,700. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Endicott College "Gulls" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

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

Students may visit the website to get a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

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

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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).