Political Science Degree

The political science program at Lafayette 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Lafayette College

501 Vine St, Scranton, PA

Lafayette College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Easton, Pennsylvania, which is a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 2,400 students enroll at Lafayette College yearly.

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

• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Engineering
• English Language And Literature
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Lafayette College. Scores between 26 to 31 on the ACT or 1790 to 2060 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase the chance of acceptance. This school has an admissions rate of around 40 percent of which only 28 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $45,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs around $8,300 per year. Lafayette College may provide financial aid for students who qualify in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Lafayette College "Leopards" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Fencing (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)

To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.lafayette.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lafayette College 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).