Political Science Degree

The political science program at Manchester 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 Indiana colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Manchester College (LTI)

7225 Winton Drive - Building 128, Indianapolis, IN

Manchester 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 North Manchester, Indiana, in a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a Church of Brethren affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Manchester College has an annual student enrollment of approximately 1,300.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score within the range of 1290 to 1650 on the SAT, or 19 to 25 for the ACT is common among accepted students. Manchester College admits about 60 percent of applicants yearly. Of those admitted, nearly 18 percent of students enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found at admissions.manchester.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $29,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,500 for the year. Students enrolled at this school may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Manchester College is the "Spartans", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

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

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.manchester.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

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