Political Science Degree

The political science program at Wofford College 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 South Carolina colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Wofford College

701 Oakland Ave, Rock Hill, SC

Wofford College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, which is a predominantly urban area. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately 1,500 students are enrolled per year at Wofford College.

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

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Social Sciences
• History
• Foreign Languages And Literature

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Wofford College. A score in a range of 1610 to 1970 on the SAT, or 24 to 29 for the ACT is common among accepted students. Wofford College admits about 60% of students applying annually. Of those students accepted, nearly 24% registered for enrollment.

The cost of tuition is close to $37,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,600 each year. Some students at Wofford College may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Wofford College "Terriers" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

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

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Wofford College 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).