Career Ideas for Political Science Majors
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Career Ideas by Field of Interest |
Politics |
- Campaign Manager
- Special Interest Advocacy
- Lobbyist
- Press Secretary
- Speech Writer
- Legislative or Congressional Aide
- Activist
- Public Opinion Analyst
- Pollster
- Elected or Appointed Positions at
Local/State/National level
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Law |
- Attorney
- Judicial Clerk
- Private Practice
- Paralegal
- Civil Rights Advocate
- Consumer Advocate
- Corporate Legal Counsel
- Judge/Mediator
- Juvenile Justice Specialist
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Government |
- Public Policy Specialist
- Embassy Employee
- Urban Policy Planner
- Healthcare Policy
- Foreign Service Officer
- FBI/CIA Analyst or Agent
- Law Enforcement Officer
- Foreign Intelligence
- Customs/Immigration Officer
- Legislative/ Executive/ Judicial Services
- Peace Corps Officer
- International Research Specialist
- Adviser for Governmental Relations
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Public Affairs Adviser
- Archives/Records Management
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Non-Profit |
- Administration/Management
- Public Relations Specialist
- Research
- Fund Raising
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Media |
- Journalist/Author
- Communications Director
- Political Commentator
- Editor of Political Journal
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Private Sector |
- Health Care Administrator
- Corporate Analyst
- Contract Administrator
- Governmental Liaison
- Grant Writer
- Research Specialist
- Survey Analyst
- Banking Executive
- Financial Consultant
- Entrepreneur
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Education |
- High School Government Teacher
- University Professor
- University Administrator
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Common Employers for Political Science Graduates
Colleges & Universities, Media Organizations, Research Organizations, Polling Organizations, Think Tanks, Special Interest Groups, Consulting Firms, Embassies, Environmental Organizations, CIA, FBI, State & Local Government Agencies, International Agencies, Campaign Organizations, Labor Unions, Law Firms, Magazine Publishing Companies, Network/Cable/Public Broadcasting Stations, Corporations, Courts, Nonprofit Organizations, Political Interest Groups, Radio Stations and Lobbying Firms.
