Austin Peay State University (APSU) - Political Science

601 College St, Clarksville, TN 37044

Political Science

A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Tennessee schools that offer a political science degree. Students at Austin Peay State University who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:

Bachelor

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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Political Science Program

The table below lists the number of students that have completed the political science program at the Austin Peay State University for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Overall

Austin Peay State University Degree Level Breakdown For The Political Science Program

	Total
All Students	38

By Gender

Austin Peay State University Student Gender Breakdown For The Political Science Program

	Total
Male	22
Female	16

By Race

Austin Peay State University Student Racial Breakdown For The Political Science Program

	Total
American Indian	1
Black	2
Asian	-
Hispanic	2
White	30
Unknown	2

Career Options For Graduates

Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Political Scientists

Job 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. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of political scientists in our career profile section.

Projections

Total Employment (2010): 5,600
Total Employment Projected (2020): 6,000
Percent Job Growth: 7.90%
Percent of Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 12%

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Job 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. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of political science teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.

List of schools that offer a political science degree or program in Tennessee

4-Year Colleges and Universities


Belmont University
Nashville, TN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 5,000 to 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 16
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Bryan College-Dayton
Dayton, TN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 to 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 7
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Carson - Newman College
Jefferson City, TN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 to 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 7
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Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 to 4,999
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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 10,000 to 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 24
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Fisk University
Nashville, TN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: Less Than 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 5
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King College
Bristol, TN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 to 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 9
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Le Moyne - Owen College
Memphis, TN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 1,000 to 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 3
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Lee University
Cleveland, TN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 to 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 14
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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 to 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 9
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Maryville College
Maryville, TN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 to 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 10
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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: More Than 20,000	Students That Completed This Program: 97
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Rhodes College
Memphis, TN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 to 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 17
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Sewanee - the University of the South
Sewanee, TN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Professional Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 to 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 25
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Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 5,000 to 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 11
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Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 10,000 to 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 19
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The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: More Than 20,000	Students That Completed This Program: 224
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The University of Tennessee - Martin
Martin, TN Public Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 5,000 to 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 16
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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 10,000 to 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 35
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Tusculum College
Greeneville, TN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 to 4,999
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Union University
Jackson, TN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 to 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 13
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University of Memphis
Memphis, TN Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: More Than 20,000	Students That Completed This Program: 65
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 10,000 to 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 153
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.; BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook 2011; O*NET 2011

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