Political Science Degree

The political science program at Marlboro 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 Vermont colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Marlboro College

337 College Hill, Johnson, VT

Marlboro 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 Marlboro, Vermont, which is a predominantly rural area. The school enrolls 280 students annually, allowing for a more personalized education.

Areas of study offered at Marlboro College include:

• Philosophy And Religious Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Psychology
• Social Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. 87% of applicants are admitted to Marlboro College, of which 33 percent choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at marlboro.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $40,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $5,800 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Students may visit the Marlboro College website to get a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

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