Political Science Degree

The political science program at Indiana University – East 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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Indiana University – East (IUE)

4201 Grant Line Rd, New Albany, IN

Indiana University - East is a public institution located in Richmond, IN and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Indiana University - East has a yearly student enrollment of approximately three thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs IUE offers:

• Business Administration
• Nursing
• Social Work
• General Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by admissions officials. The most common scores among students admitted to this school are within the range of 18 to 23 for the ACT exam, or 1210 to 1490 on the SAT. Roughly 60 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Indiana University - East, with 58 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at iue.edu.

Tuition & fees at IUE are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $6,900 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $19,000 per year. Students attending IUE may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for IUE is the "Pioneers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Tennis (NAIA Division I)
• Track and Field, Outdoor (NAIA Division I)

Students should visit the Indiana University - East website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

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