Political Science Degree

The political science program at SUNY College at Oneonta 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 Oneonta

1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY

SUNY College at Oneonta provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Oneonta, NY and publically funded. Approximately 6,000 students are enrolled yearly at SUNY College at Oneonta.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including:

• Education
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1020 - 1180 on the SAT and in a range of 22 - 25 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to this school. This school has an admissions rate of around 43 percent of which only 22 percent decided to enroll.  Information from the admissions office can be obtained by calling the school or by completing the form on this page.

Tuition & fees at SUNY College at Oneonta are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $7,200 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $17,000 per year. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for a cost of $6,500 per year. Students at SUNY College at Oneonta may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

SUNY College at Oneonta offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and more may be accessed on school's website at oneonta.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

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