1. University of Iowa
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  3. Bachelors
  4. BA and BS Political Science

BA and BS Political Science

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Iowa

Program Overview

Are you interested in American politics International affairs Critical issues such as health, the environment, or civil rights Theories concerning the ideal government and how power and resources are allocated in society If so, consider studying political science.Political science students gain a versatile set of skills that can be applied in a wide range of careers in federal, state and local governments and also in law, business, international organizations, nonprofit associations, campaign management, polling, journalism, education, and research.A political science degree provides important skills that employers in every field value: critical reading, information gathering and analysis, oral and written communication. It also is excellent preparation for pursuing an advanced degree. Because of the importance of policymaking and regulation in so many fields, political science complements advanced study in law, engineering, planning, journalism, science, public health, and other professions.

Program Key Stats

$43500 (Annual cost)



84 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Academic records, Typical SAT scores (combined critical reading and math)- 1060-1267, ACT Composite 23-28, Average GPA 3.64, TOEFL: IBT-80, PBT-530, IELTS-6.5, PTE-53

Career Options

  • A recent surveyed showed that graduates with political science degrees have higher average salaries than graduates in all other social sciences excluding economics
  • and Iowa s political science department organizes career workshops for its students throughout the year
  • The workshops are led by former political science students who have achieved distinction in business
  • law
  • campaign operations
  • local government
  • elected office
  • or other fields

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