Political Science Degree

The political science program at Franklin College – Indiana 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 Indiana colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Franklin College – Indiana

Also known as Franklin College of Indiana

1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN

Franklin College is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Franklin, IN, in a predominantly suburban area. The American Baptist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Enrollment at Franklin College is nearly a thousand annually.

Areas of study available at Franklin College of Indiana include but are not limited to:

• Communications And Journalism
• Education
• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1390 - 1670 on the SAT and within the range of 20 - 25 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to Franklin College. 60% of those who apply are admitted to Franklin College of Indiana, of which 24% choose to enroll.

The cost of tuition is approximately $28,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,000 for the year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Franklin College Grizzlies participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

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

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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).