What You Can Do With a Political Science Degree
Your education in Political Science means that you are particularly well suited for research, analysis, and writing, skills required at myriad organizations and businesses. Many positions require only an undergraduate degree; others may require an advanced degree, such as an M.A. or teaching certificate. Some of the more common careers for Political Science majors include the following:
- Business liaison. Many businesses–such as international and domestic banks, law firms, and trade companies–hire employees who have a detailed understanding of local or international politics.
- Campaign organizer for local, state, and national elections.
- Central Intelligence Agency
- High School teacher
- Non-profit organizations Over 22,000 interest groups, trade associations, patriotic and other organizations in Washington, D.C. and Austin, Texas, as well as throughout the U.S. and the world hire Political Science majors.
- Peace Corps
- San Antonio City Council
- Texas Government Jobs
- Texas Legislature
- U.S. Congress: House of Representatives & Senate
- U.S. Department of Defense
- U.S. Foreign Service Officer
- U.S. General Accounting Office
- U.S. State Department
- Volunteer Opportunities in San Antonio
- White House Staff
- At www.students.gov, you can find thousands of career opportunities with government and other agencies.
- Careers in International Relations: websites and other resources
Advanced Degrees
Students with Political Science undergradatue degrees often go onto graduate school. Most Political Science majors pursue a J.D., M.A., or Ph.D. degree.
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