Political Science Degree

The political science program at Saint Mary’s 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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Saint Mary’s College

Also known as St. Mary's College

1 St Mary of Woods Coll, Saint Mary of the Woods, IN

Saint Mary's College is a nonprofit private institution located in Notre Dame, Indiana and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Saint Mary's College has a yearly student enrollment of nearly 1,600.

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

• Communications And Journalism
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at St. Mary's College. A score within the range of 1540 - 1850 on the SAT, or 22 - 27 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. 84% of those who apply are accepted to St. Mary's College, of which 32 percent choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at www.saintmarys.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $35,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students and costs about $6,600 each year. Students at Saint Mary's College may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The St. Mary's College "Belles" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA.

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

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Mary’s 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).