Careers in Political Science

Since 2001 the Political Science Department has placed 100% of its graduates either in graduate school, in law school, or in jobs in government or the private sector.  Our graduates hold positions of leadership from the White House, to Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. to the Governor's Office, to jobs in politics around the globe.  Below is a small sample of the careers open to you with a political science degree.

• Political Science and Politics

University Professor        Teacher                         Grass Roots Organizer   

Campaign Worker           Congressional Staffer       Policy Analyst              

Foreign Service               Lobbyist                        Elected Official

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• Law

Public Prosecutor           Judge                               Civil Rights Attorney

Corporate Law               Public Advocacy                International Law           

Legislative Analyst          Labor Relations                  Environmental Law

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• Public Administration and Public Policy

Federal Agencies             City Management              Interest Groups                

Policy Think Tank            Foreign Intelligence           Budget Analyst

Foreign Service               State Government            Public Affairs Officer

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• The Private Sector and NonProfit Organizations

Health Administration       Journalist                       International Business

Children's Advocacy          Corporate Management   Disability Services

Youth Groups                   Fundraising                    Recreational Services