Political Science Degree

The political science program at Simpson 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 Iowa colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Simpson College

227 E Market-Brewery Sq, Iowa City, IA

Simpson College provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Indianola, IA and operated as a private institution. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. About 2,000 students enroll at Simpson College yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Simpson College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. The majority of students at Simpson College scored in a range of 21 to 26 on the ACT. Roughly 80 percent of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 30 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at simpson.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $31,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is about $4,200 for the year. Students enrolled at Simpson College may qualify for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Simpson College "Storm" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the school's http://www.simpson.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

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