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ACCEPTANCE RATE

74.22%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

94%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

18:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

60

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$15,276

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Political Science Degree

The political science program at Lynn 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 Florida colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Lynn University

Also known as The Fighting Knights

640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL

Lynn University provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Boca Raton, Florida and operated as a private institution. Lynn University has an annual student enrollment of approximately 2,100.

Areas of study offered at Lynn University include but are not limited to:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Psychology
  • Security And Protective Services
  • Visual And Performing Arts
  • Education
  • Communications And Journalism

The school operates under an open enrollment policy, accepting all applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be required for certain programs. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $35,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Students enrolled at Lynn University may qualify for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Lynn University "Knights" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division II)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division II)
  • Golf (NCAA Division II)
  • Soccer (NCAA Division II)

Students who wish to see more about this school can check out their website at http://www.lynn.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

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

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male7
Female2

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Hispanic1
White8

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

Students who have completed the Political Science program at Lynn University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

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).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants The Fighting Knights accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Lynn University may provide student services including:

  • Online course work available
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Lynn University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Sunshine State Conference)
  • Basketball (Sunshine State Conference)
  • Track and Field (Sunshine State Conference)
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball