Political Science Careers
POLITICAL SCIENCE BACHELOR’S DEGREE CAREER PATHS
A Bachelor of Arts in Political Science degree offers a solid base for diverse careers across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. A bachelor's degree is typically the minimum requirement for entry-level positions, while some specialized roles may require a master's degree.
Here are some of the common career paths and types of roles you can pursue with a Bachelor's in Political Science:
- Policy Analyst
- Legislative Assistant
- Political Consultant
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Diplomat/Foreign Service Officer
- Intelligence Analyst
- Urban or Regional Planner
- Government Affairs Director
- Civil Service Officer
- Campaign Staffer
- Lawyer (requires a law degree)
- Paralegal
- Legal Assistant
- Compliance Officer
- Court Clerk
- Legal Analyst
- International Development Officer
- International Human Rights Advocate
- Global Affairs Analyst
- Peace Corps Volunteer
- Foreign Correspondent
- Policy Researcher
- Think Tank Analyst
- Research Assistant
- Economic Development Analyst
- Public Policy Advocate
- Program Coordinator
- Fundraising Manager
- Community Organizer
- Human Rights Advocate
- NGO Operations Manager
- Political Journalist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Media Strategist
- Communications Director
- Social Media Manager (with political/advocacy focus)
- Political Science Professor (requires graduate degree)
- High School Teacher (with education certification)
- Academic Researcher
- Curriculum Developer
- Management Consultant
- Market Research Analyst
- Public Relations or Communications Specialist
- Government Relations Manager
- Lobbyist
- Election Analyst
- Ethics Officer
- Legislative Analyst
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204 University Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
Contact:
(502) 597-6891
frederick.williams1@kysu.edu