Political Science Degree

The political science program at SUNY College at Cortland 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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SUNY College at Cortland

Also known as SUNY Cortland

1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY

SUNY College at Cortland is a public institution located in Cortland, NY and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. SUNY College at Cortland has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 7,400.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs SUNY College at Cortland offers:

• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. Very common exam scores among students accepted to this school are in the range of 20 - 24 for the ACT exam, or 990 - 1150 on the SAT exam. An estimated 40 percent of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 24 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at www.cortland.edu.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $7,200 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 per year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $7,400. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

This school offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.cortland.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY College at Cortland 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).