Career Opportunities in Political Science
Political Science majors enjoy a versatility of skills and a marvelous range of exciting careers. Graduates may become lawyers, teachers, researchers, scholars, public servants, elected officials, political staffers, journalists, business leaders, advocates and citizen leaders. The broad based education prepares Political Science graduates for many career options in the fields of:
Federal Government
State Government
Public Administration
Campaigns and Polling
Political Research
Business/Management/Non-Profit
Non-Governmental Organizations
Fundraising
Journalism
International Affairs
Foreign Affairs with the U.S. Executive Branch
Foreign Embassies in America
Elementary and Secondary Schools
Colleges and Universities
Check out the careers of many of our graduates.
For more information about Political Science careers visit the American Political Science Association website