Political Science Degree

The political science program at Georgia Gwinnett 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 California colleges that offer political science degrees.

Georgia Gwinnett College

339 N. Azusa Avenue, West Covina, CA

Georgia Gwinnett College is located in Lawrenceville, GA and is a public institution that provides opportunities for students to meet their educational goals. Enrollment at Georgia Gwinnett College exceeds five thousand yearly.

Students may select from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Commerce
• Psychology
• Biology
• Information Technology

The school has an open enrollment policy, accepting all students that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and admissions essays may be required for certain programs. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $4,500 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $12,000 annually. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for a cost of $8,400 each year. This school may provide financial aid for students who qualify by way of grants and loans.

Students who wish to see more about this school may visit their website at http://www.ggc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

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