Political Science Careers & Outcomes
Political Science graduates are able to pursue careers in a large number of fields because of the broad education this MSUM major provides. Graduates frequently find satisfying careers in government, politics, business and management, fundraising, international and domestic affairs, education, and many other fields. Political Science is also an excellent major to consider if you intend to further your education at graduate or law school. Over the last 20 years, nearly 100 percent of students who applied to graduate or law school were accepted.
Political Science College to Career Map
What can I do with a Political Science degree?
- Activist
- Attorney
- Campaign staffer
- Congressional aide
- Congressional researcher
- Consumer advocate
- Diplomat
- Economic developer
- Environmental policy analyst
- Foreign service officer
- Historic preservationist
- Intelligence officer
- International trade specialist
- Legal assistant
- Legislator
- Lobbyist
- Media analyst
- Policy analyst
- Political consultant
- Politician
- Pollster
- Press secretary
- Research analyst
- Strategic analyst
- Strategic planning consultant
Where Political Science Alumni Work