American Government and Politics (United States)

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#1

#1 Best College for American Government and Politics (United States) in the U.S.

George Washington University
Washington, DC

At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Political Science and Government, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

157

SAT Score

1,360–1,490

Median Starting Salary

$58,241

#2

#2 Best College for American Government and Politics (United States) in the U.S.

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

At Fordham University, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Fordham University grants 262 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,350–1,490

Median Starting Salary

$63,195

#3

#3 Best College for American Government and Politics (United States) in the U.S.

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Every year, The Catholic University of America awards around 164 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,100–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$69,371

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About American Government and Politics (United States)

A program that focuses on the systematic study of United States political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in American political theory, political parties and interest groups, state and local governments, Constitutional law, federalism and national institutions, executive and legislative politics, judicial politics, popular attitudes and media influences, political research methods, and applications to the study of specific issues and institutions.

Of the 165 American Government and Politics (United States) degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, 59% percent of whom are men and the other 41% percent are women. Did you know that District of Columbia has more students being awarded a degree in American Government and Politics (United States) than any other state in the US? In fact, District of Columbia awarded 158 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in American Government and Politics (United States) is $44,500.

Popularity of American Government and Politics (United States) Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying careers for American Government and Politics (United States) majors include Political Scientists, Managers, All Other and Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary. But, something else to think about is how much demand there is for certain careers. Positions that are in high need that a degree in American Government and Politics (United States) can prepare you for are Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Managers, All Other and Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for American Government and Politics (United States) majors.

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Student Demographics

Total Students
165
Female Students
67 (40%)
Male Students
98 (59%)

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