Political Science Degree

The political science program at Saint Anselm 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 New Hampshire colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Saint Anselm College

420 South Main St, Nashua, NH

Saint Anselm 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 Manchester, New Hampshire, which is a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Saint Anselm College is nearly 1,900 annually.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• History

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions staff. This school accepts roughly 70% of applicants annually. Of those students accepted, around 19% of students enrolled.

Tuition is approximately $36,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $7,900 annually. Students enrolled at Saint Anselm College may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.

The Saint Anselm College Hawks participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at www.anselm.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Anselm College offers a bachelor's degree program in political science.

Students by Gender (2019)

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).