Utah State University - Department of Political Science

The Department of Political Science at Utah State University offers a dynamic and engaging academic experience that combines excellent classroom teaching with hands-on opportunities beyond the classroom. Students can deepen their learning through involvement in clubs, including our nationally recognized chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the Political Science Honors Society, as well as internships in Washington, D.C., Salt Lake City, locally, and even internationally. Our graduates are sought after in government, nonprofits, law, and public policy, with Census Bureau data showing that Political Science degree holders earn some of the highest salaries among social science, business, and humanities disciplines.