Why Political Science?

Are you interested in current events and policy decisions? Do you want to research political subjects, such as the U.S. political system and foreign relations? Then political science is the profession for you.

 

Here are just a few reasons from the Bureau of Labor Statistics why you should choose Political Science as your professional career:

  • The profession of political science is projected to grow 7% faster than the average career between 2022 and 2032.
  • According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, between now and 2032 about 600 openings for political scientists are projected each year.
  • The median income (The wage at which half of the workers earned more than that amount, and half earned less.) for political scientists was $128,020 in May 2022.

Citation: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/political-scientists.htm