Political Science Degree

The political science program at United States Coast Guard 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 Connecticut colleges that offer political science degrees.

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United States Coast Guard Academy

271 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT

United States Coast Guard Academy is a public university that has a large number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in New London, CT, in a predominantly urban area. About 1000 students enroll at United States Coast Guard Academy per year.

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

• Political Science
• Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
• Business Administration
• Civil Engineering
• Operations Research
• Mechanical Engineering

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to this school. Scores between 25 to 29 on the ACT or 1680 to 1940 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of acceptance. Admission to this school is considered highly competitive, with only 20% of applicants on average being admitted per year.

The United States Coast Guard Academy Bears participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization.

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study, and more can be accessed on school's website at uscga.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. United States Coast Guard Academy offers a bachelor's degree program in political science.

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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).