Political Science Degree

The political science program at United States Military 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 New York colleges that offer political science degrees.

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United States Military Academy (West Point)

300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, NY

United States Military Academy provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in West Point, New York and publically funded. Enrollment at United States Military Academy is nearly 4,700 annually.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Engineering
• Engineering Technology
• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1700 to 2030 for the SAT exam and between 25 to 31 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to United States Military Academy. Only 11 percent of applicants are admitted to the school due to the high volume of applicants for the limited enrollment spots. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

This school offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA.

To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.westpoint.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. United States Military 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).