Political Science Degree

The political science program at United States Air Force Academy 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 Colorado colleges that offer political science degrees.

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United States Air Force Academy

2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3800, USAF Academy, CO

United States Air Force Academy is a public institution located in USAFA, CO and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. United States Air Force Academy has an annual student enrollment of around 4,600.

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

• Engineering
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Social Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students admitted to United States Air Force Academy earn an SAT score within the range of 1220 - 1390, or an ACT composite score between 28 - 32. Admission to this school is considered highly competitive, with only 10% of applicants being admitted per year. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Athletic programs are available at United States Air Force Academy through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports.

Students who would like to learn more about this school can check out their website at http://www.usafa.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. United States Air Force Academy 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).