Political Science Degree

The political science program at Georgia College & State University 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 Georgia colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Georgia College & State University

Also known as Georgia College

800 Georgia Southwestern State University Dr., Americus, GA

Georgia College & State University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Milledgeville, Georgia and publically funded. Around six thousand students enroll at Georgia College per year.

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

• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• English Language And Literature

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. The most common scores among applicants admitted to Georgia College & State University are between 22 to 26 for the ACT exam, or 1550 to 1820 on the SAT. Georgia College & State University admits around 70 percent of applicants. Of those accepted, nearly 45 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $8,100 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $25,000 annually. The price of on-campus housing is around $5,600 for the year. Students at Georgia College may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Georgia College & State University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.gcsu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

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