Political Science Degree

The political science program at Wabash 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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Wabash College

1002 N First St, Vincennes, IN

Wabash 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 Crawfordsville, IN, which is a predominantly rural area. The school enrolls 900 students yearly, allowing for smaller more engaging class sizes.

A list of some of the popular programs are:

• History
• Math
• English
• Economics

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Very common test scores among students accepted to Wabash College are within the range of 22 to 27 on the ACT, or 1538 to 1850 on the SAT exam. This school accepts approximately 60% of students applying. Of those applicants admitted, around 32% enrolled.  Detailed information about admissions can be found by calling the school or by requesting information here.

The cost of tuition is close to $36,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $4,300 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.

The Wabash College "Little Giants" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA.

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Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

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