Political Science Degree

The political science program at CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice 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 York colleges that offer political science degrees.

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CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice

695 Park Ave, New York, NY

John Jay is a public school that has a large selection of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in New York, NY, in a predominantly urban area. John Jay has a yearly student enrollment of approximately fifteen thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs John Jay offers:

• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The majority of students at CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice scored in a range of 850 - 1030 on the SAT. This school has an acceptance rate of 47 percent of which only 33 percent decided to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $6,000 and nonresidents pay $13,000 annually. Students at CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice may be eligible for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at John Jay through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to view more about CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice can check out their website at http://www.jjay.cuny.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice 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).