Political Science Degree

The political science program at Lycoming 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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Lycoming College

1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA

Lycoming College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists 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 Williamsport, PA, which is a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Around a thousand students enroll at Lycoming College annually.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• History

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 the admissions committee. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 1400 to 1740 on the SAT, or 20 to 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. Approximately 70 percent of all applicant were admitted at Lycoming College, with 32 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $35,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $5,000. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

The mascot for Lycoming College is the "Warriors", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.lycoming.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

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