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- Do Not wait until you are near graduation to get a ready for your job/career search. You need to start preparing as soon as you get to UNF!
- An internship can be crucial in making contacts and learning skills that can help you get a job after graduation. An internship is not required in our major but recommended.
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Professional Career Options
Information for possible career choices: For more information about what you can do with a major in Political Science, click here.
Careers in Political Science
Political Science Majors and Minors have a wide variety of career options.
Congressional Research |
Politician |
Int'l Market Researcher |
Government Relations for Corp. |
Diplomat |
City Manager |
Lobbyist / Organizer |
Campaign Staff |
Executive Assistant |
Executive Search Consultant |
Labor Relations |
Human Resources |
Security Intelligence Analyst |
Financial Planner |
Business Administrator |
Political Correspondent |
Policy Analyst |
Journalist |
Strategic Planning Consultant |
Public Opinion Analyst |
Technical Writer |
Education / Teacher / Instructor |
Media Specialist |
Political Consultant |
Human Rights Advocate |
Public Relations Director |
Urban Policy Planner |
Foreign Service Worker |
Parole/Probation Officer |
Legal Investigator |
Lawyer / Paralegal |
Criminal Justice & Law |
Editor |
Consumer Advocate |
Government Affairs |
Sales Manager |
Historical Archivist / Researcher |
Social Worker |
Event Planner |
Salary / Wage Range
NACE April 2014 Salary Survey reports an average starting salary of $41,600 a year.
Salaries / Wages Websites
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Political Science and Public Administration Chair, Dr. Matthew Corrigan: Political Science Careers