Political Science Career Opportunities

Career opportunities with a degree in political science are extremely varied. It is this flexibility that makes the degree so practical. Political science majors qualify for many different careers in business, the law, state, local, and federal government, journalism, international organizations, finance, political campaigns, interest groups and associations, and pre-college and college teaching.

Political science training also provides valuable preparation for participating in community organizations, electoral politics, movements on behalf of specific policies, or even seeking elected or appointed positions in government.

Top Graduate Programs in Political Science

The following sites will help you choose a quality political science graduate program.

Caution: We recommend that you do not rely on any single ranking source, nor should you rely on rankings alone. You should investigate a variety of material before deciding which program may be best for you.

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*These career descriptions are from Careers and the Study of Political Science: A Guide for Undergraduates, 5th edition, Washington D.C., American Political Science Association, 1992 (emphasis added).

 

If you are interested in a political science or international affairs major or minor, or a pre-law or American politics concentration, please stop by the Department of Political Science and International Affairs in Hansford Hall,  call 706-864-1628, or use the faculty page to contact one of us.