Political Science Degree

The political science program at Kalamazoo 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 Michigan colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Kalamazoo College

2111 Emmons Rd, Jackson, MI

Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo, MI, which is a predominantly urban area. Kalamazoo College has a yearly student enrollment of approximately a thousand.

Areas of study offered at Kalamazoo College include but are not limited to:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1650 to 2010 for the SAT exam and between 25 to 30 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to Kalamazoo College. This school has an admissions rate of around 69% of which only 24% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is nearly $40,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $4,300. This school may offer financial aid for students who are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Kalamazoo College is the "Hornets", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs offered, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.kzoo.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

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