Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Careers in political science

A degree in political science can lead to exciting careers in federal, state and local governments; law; business; international organizations; nonprofit associations and organizations; campaign management and polling; journalism; precollegiate education; electoral politics; research and university and college teaching.

Political science students gain analytical skills, administrative competence and communication abilities that are valued in a wide spectrum of potential career areas.

Examples of careers for political scientists:

  • Activist, Advocate/Organizer

  • Administration, Corporate, Government, Non-Profit, etc.

  • Archivist, Online Political Data

  • Budget Examiner or Analyst

  • Attorney

  • Banking Analyst or Executive

  • Campaign Operative

  • Career Counselor

  • CIA Analyst or Agent

  • City Planner

  • City Housing Administrator

  • Congressional Office/Committee Staffer

  • Coordinator of Federal or State Aid

  • Communications Director

  • Corporate Analyst

  • Corporate Public Affairs Advisor

  • Corporate Economist

  • Corporate Manager

  • Corporate Information Analyst

  • Corporate Adviser for Govt'l. Relations

  • Corporate Executive

  • Corporation Legislative Issues Manager

  • Customs Officer

  • Editor, Online Political Journal

  • Entrepreneur

  • Federal Government Analyst

  • Financial Consultant

  • Foreign Service Officer

  • Foundation President

  • Free-lance writer

  • High School Government Teacher

  • Immigration Officer

  • Information Manager

  • Intelligence Officer

  • International Agency Officer

  • International Research Specialist

  • Issues Analyst, Corporate Social Policy Div.

  • Journalist

  • Juvenile Justice Specialist

  • Labor Relations Specialist

  • Legislative Analyst / Coordinator

  • Lobbyist

  • Management Analyst

  • Mediator

  • Plans and Review Officer, USIA

  • Policy Analyst

  • Political Commentator

  • Pollster

  • Public Affairs Research Analyst


  • Public Opinion Analyst

  • Publisher

  • Research Analyst

  • State Legislator

  • Survey Analyst

  • Systems Analyst

  • Teacher

  • University Administrator

  • University Professor

  • Urban Policy Planner

  • Web Content Editor

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