American Government and Politics United States Major

Description: 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. Is American Government and Politics United States the right major for you?
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American Government and Politics United States Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$102,160

Median Hourly Wage

$49.12*

Total Employed Nationally

342,960


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.