Political Science class

What can you do with a degree in Political Science?

For students who are considering political science as a major, the field offers a wide variety of career opportunities in public and community, service, private entrepreneurship, and the non-profit sector.  Common career fields include organizational management, lobbying, education, defense, intelligence, political consulting, polling and campaign management, interest groups and associations, communications, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. 

Many of our recent graduates have found positions in congressional offices, NASA, the U.S. Department of State, the Social Security Administration, and the U.S. Army.  Others have chosen private-sector jobs, such as international banking, law, and information technology.  

A major in Political Science also prepares students for Masters and Ph.D. graduate study in such fields as law, political science, international relations, public affairs, public administration, business, public policy, public management, and philosophy, among others.  

Resources

Online Career Resources (a resource of the American Political Science Association)

Career Sectors for Political Science (a resource of the American Political Science Association)

City of Huntsville Employment

Huntsville Community Links

U.S. Department of State Careers

U.S. Intelligence Careers

USAJobs (a job board for federal agencies and organizations)