Employers Value Political Science Majors
Political Science is the study of “who gets what, when, and how” in the distribution of goods and values in society and in groups. When you study political science, you will learn about the role of government (state and national), political parties, voters, public opinion, and interest groups in shaping the distribution of those goods and values.
Only 2.3% of Political Science majors are hired as Congressional Interns.
The ENTJ personality type is well-equipped for Political Science. Do you know yours?
Political Science graduates hired as Campaign Managers can expect industry growth to be 5.2%.
24.8% of Political Science graduates have a master's degree.
The average salary of a corporate attorney with a degree in Political Science is $142K. 75% have earned a doctorate.
The top three out-of-state cities for Political Science grads from GSU include Washington, New York and San Francisco./span>
The top three out-of-state cities for Political Science grads from GSU are also the highest paying.
Social Media has become a popular skill for Political Science majors at GSU.
Legal Research is the most relevant skill for Political Science majors at GSU.
More Political Science graduates from GSU with a master's degree live out-of-state then in-state.
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HERE ARE THE TOP FIVE EMPLOYMENT FIELDS OF GSU STUDENTS WITH A POLITICAL SCIENCE DEGREE.
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TOP EMPLOYERS OF GSU POLITCAL SCIENCE GRADS AND AVERAGE SALARY
WHAT DOES A CAREER PATH LOOK LIKE FOR A POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR?
Career paths are often full of twists and turns. They are rarely straight lines. Watch the following video tutorial to learn how to explore the career paths of GSU alumni who after graduating with a degree in this major pursued their interests and passions rather than a specific job title:
MEDIA CONSULTANT
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79% of 4,795 people working as media consultants majored in fields other than Communications. The chart above shows what they studied. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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94 media consultants majored in Political Science
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
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81% of 29,277 people working as operations coordinators majored in fields other than Business. The chart above shows what they studied. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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`556 operations coordinators majored in Political Science
PROGRAM EVALUATOR
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79% of 1,445 people working as program evaluators majored in fields other than Social Sciences and Liberal Arts. The chart above shows what they studied.
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41 program evaluators majored in Political Science
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Earnings Outlook for Graduate Students
Current Average Salary by Degree Level for All Majors
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$54.2K Bachelors | $71.8K Masters | $79.4K Doctorate |
Regional Mobilization Manager (Southeast) - International Justice Mission
"My time as a Political Science student at GSU equipped me with skills in public speaking, academic writing, persuasion and foreign policy - all skills that have greatly empowered me in my career as a political consultant, lobbyist and advocacy leader in the government, corporate and nonprofit worlds...
These life skills have also helped me earn a Master’s degree in Political Management in addition to beginning work on a Master of Theology degree at Seminary."
Program Specialist, Fair Work - Open Society Foundations
"I developed a critical ability to analyze information and communicate my ideas professionally while studying political science at GSU...
Not only did my degree nurture my interest and awareness of how power and institutions shape our lives, it prepared me for my graduate studies in global affairs and a career that has included working in non-profits, private sector consulting, and now in philanthropy at the intersection of international migration, labor rights, and economic justice."
Legal Advisor - Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
"One skill I acquired in class that I think all students need to know in order to function in the Political Science realm is an understanding of how local, state, and federal government functions...
As an undergraduate student, I was encouraged by a professor to go to the Capital during Georgia Legislative Session where I got a better understanding on how state government works and also learning the process on how bills become laws. It also gives students the opportunity to understand how politics and law are intertwined. Attending the Georgia Legislative Session is free and open to the public.
The second skill that helped me prosper in law school and in my career is I learned how to read case law in my undergraduate classes. One professor conducted our class as if we were in law school as a form of boot camp to prepare us for the heavy reading requirements that law schools demand. Reading case law can seem like reading a foreign language at first, but early exposure in my undergraduate classes helped immensely."
Intake Specialist - General Dynamics Information Technology
"Being a political science major at GSU heightened my passion for human rights on a global scale...
where I learned that having strong leadership and communication skills are essential in ensuring diversity and all rights are recognized worldwide. The knowledge I gained through my time at GSU opened vast opportunities for holistic graduate studies and professionalism throughout my career."
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