Political Science

Career Opportunities

As a political science major, you will develop the critical-thinking acumen, analytical skills, administrative know-how, mathematical competence, and communication expertise essential to careers in numerous high-reward fields.

Employment Information

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Potential Job Titles

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

Areas of Service

  • State government service
  • County government service
  • Local government service
  • Financial management
  • Fundraising
  • Law
  • Business
  • International relations
  • Public relations
  • Politics
  • Urban planning
  • Nonprofit, NGO and association work
  • Campaign management
  • Community service
  • Consulting
  • Polling
  • Journalism
  • Human resources
  • Electoral politics
  • Political research
  • University and college teaching

Skill Range

  • Economics
  • Law
  • Sociology
  • History
  • Anthropology
  • Public administration
  • Public policy
  • National politics
  • International relations
  • Comparative politics
  • Psychology
  • Political organization
  • Political theory