Career Opportunities

• Government affairs researcher
• Policy officer
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• Political aide
• Political analyst
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• Political science professor
• Federal-state relations director
• Strategist

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Political Scientists
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Postsecondary Teachers
Sociologists
Survey Researchers
Urban and Regional Planners

• American Political Science Association (APSA): Careers in Political Science
• MyPlan.com: Political Scientists
• The Muse: 10 Jobs That Are Fantastic for Political Science Majors
• Minnesota State CAREERwiseCareer Clusters
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• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
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