Career Opportunities
Political science students are prepared for a variety of careers, including in law, politics, public administration, research, and teaching. A Political Science bachelor’s degree also gives an advantage to students planning on going to graduate or law school.
Employer Highlights
A few employers who have hired A&M-Texarkana Political Science graduates include…
- Ark-Tex Council of Governments
- Area Law Firms
- City of Texarkana, Texas
- U.S. Representative’s District Office
- U.S. Representative’s Washington, DC Office
Current National Median Salaries
Political Scientist
|
Federal government, excluding postal service |
$134,760 |
|
Professional, scientific, and technical services |
$99,640 |
|
Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations |
$79,440 |
|
Educational services; state, local, and private |
$73,120 |
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
|
Colleges, Universities, Professional Schools, & Jr Colleges |
$81,980 |
|
Colleges, Universities, Professional Schools, & Jr Colleges (Mean) |
$ 98,980 |
|
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Mean) |
$100,640 |
|
Junior Colleges (Mean) |
$87,800 |
Administrative Services and Facilities Managers
|
Local government, excluding education and hospitals |
$100,070 |
|
Educational services; state, local, and private |
$94,410 |
Lawyers
|
Federal government |
$152,590 |
|
Legal services |
$127,530 |
|
State government, excluding education and hospitals |
$100,330 |
|
Local government, excluding education and hospitals |
$100,240 |
Social and Community Service Managers
|
Local government, excluding education and hospitals |
$93,420 |
|
Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations |
$70,960 |
|
Individual and family services |
$63,260 |
|
Community and vocational rehabilitation services |
$60,590 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/, 2022).