So What Can I do With a Political Science Degree?


Well here is what some of our recent graduates have done with a political science degree from Midwestern State University.

 Adjunct Faculty  Constituent Services Representative U.S. Postal Service Distribution  
 U.S. Air Force Pilot  Department of Defense Systems Accountant  Court Reporter-Liaison
 Liason & Assistant to Senator  Teacher  Manpower Analyst
 Law Clerk  Sales Representative  Loan Officer
 Social Science Faculty  Family Court Services Officer  Security & Asset Protection
 Parole Officer  Corrections Officer  Legal Secretary
 Deputy Court Clerk  Assistant Registrar College Instructor 
 Administrator Administrator Personnel Assistant    TX Department Protective Services
 Crime Prevention Assistant District Attorney    Teen Emergency Shelter
Paralegal  Personal Executive Assistant    Deputy Executive Director
 Human Resources Manager  U.S. Air Force Instructor Program Director 
 


Close to graduating with a political science degree.  Look at these career planning sites.

Political Science: What Can I do with this Degree?
From Truman State University

Occupations in Political Science
From UNCW

Working your Political Science Degree
From CNN Money

Political Science An Ideal Liberal Arts Major
From Francis Marion University

Occupational Outlook Handbook
Bureau of Labor Statistics



Graduating soon and looking for a job or internship.  Consult these job postings


 
What Skills are associated with a Political Science Major?

Oral & written communication

Interact with diverse populations

Decision-making

Able to develop & market ideas

Problem-solving

Understanding of community needs

Analytical thinking

Computer literate

Research skills

Team worker

Leadership abilities

Work well under pressure