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Benjamin
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What jobs can I get with a political science degree?
I know you can be a lobbyist, but what else?
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Michelle M.
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Hello, Benjamin !
In a previous post of yours, you've mentioned that you are interested in becoming a Lawyer. A Bachelors Degree in Political Science is very good to have before Law School. There are other careers that you could consider as well.
Some careers that a political science academic path would prepare you for would be Legislative Assistant, Policy Analyst, or Press Aide in state, local, or federal government. You could also consider market research analysts, public relations specialist, or corporate strategist. You could also consider Journalism being a reporter, editor, or social media manager.
It is very important that you choose the career first and then know what Major to choose based on how well the major would prepare you for a specific job. It's not like you can get a degree in something you like and then have people tell you what career you could have. If you are set on a political science major, I think going to Law School afterward or working in government might be where employers would want people with that degree. Many of the careers I mentioned do have different paths requiring degrees in different subjects like journalism or business. So it's always best to choose the career first and choose the Major at college that will prepare and qualify you for it.
If you become a Political Science Major in college, the academic program will provide you with enough information that will help you know what career paths would be appropriate. Give it some time. Opportunities and experiences happen at college that sometimes inspire students for a chosen career. You have lots of time to figure it out.
Doing some volunteer work or participating in extracurriculars can help you find out what type of work you like. Join the school newspaper or website for web content, join the debate team or run for a class office. Volunteer at a local politician's office in your community. If you explore careers first hand it will help you choose a niche as no one can choose it for you. A list of possible careers doesn't mean much unless you get the feel for the work itself.
You can go to various employment websites and look up jobs that I've mentioned and notice what degrees the employers are asking for. For example, for Journalism, most times the employers want someone with a degree in Journalism. By reading job notices you can get an idea of what employers are looking for and what they are requiring. So a list of possible careers may not be the most helpful way to figure it out. But a Degree in Political Science is best matched for a career as a Lawyer or working in or around politics.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !
In a previous post of yours, you've mentioned that you are interested in becoming a Lawyer. A Bachelors Degree in Political Science is very good to have before Law School. There are other careers that you could consider as well.
Some careers that a political science academic path would prepare you for would be Legislative Assistant, Policy Analyst, or Press Aide in state, local, or federal government. You could also consider market research analysts, public relations specialist, or corporate strategist. You could also consider Journalism being a reporter, editor, or social media manager.
It is very important that you choose the career first and then know what Major to choose based on how well the major would prepare you for a specific job. It's not like you can get a degree in something you like and then have people tell you what career you could have. If you are set on a political science major, I think going to Law School afterward or working in government might be where employers would want people with that degree. Many of the careers I mentioned do have different paths requiring degrees in different subjects like journalism or business. So it's always best to choose the career first and choose the Major at college that will prepare and qualify you for it.
If you become a Political Science Major in college, the academic program will provide you with enough information that will help you know what career paths would be appropriate. Give it some time. Opportunities and experiences happen at college that sometimes inspire students for a chosen career. You have lots of time to figure it out.
Doing some volunteer work or participating in extracurriculars can help you find out what type of work you like. Join the school newspaper or website for web content, join the debate team or run for a class office. Volunteer at a local politician's office in your community. If you explore careers first hand it will help you choose a niche as no one can choose it for you. A list of possible careers doesn't mean much unless you get the feel for the work itself.
You can go to various employment websites and look up jobs that I've mentioned and notice what degrees the employers are asking for. For example, for Journalism, most times the employers want someone with a degree in Journalism. By reading job notices you can get an idea of what employers are looking for and what they are requiring. So a list of possible careers may not be the most helpful way to figure it out. But a Degree in Political Science is best matched for a career as a Lawyer or working in or around politics.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !