- [Narrator] Government
touches everything we do.
From regulating the price of electricity,
to ensuring we have safe roads.
Political science majors become
equipped with the knowledge
to navigate the ins and outs
of an intricate political system.
They can be agents of social change.
Analyze areas of improvement
within our government.
Or guide others through
bureaucratic hurdles.
Let's look at some possible career paths
for political science majors.
Political journalist.
Many political science
majors go into journalism
to write about the many
facets of government
and how it impacts the lives of citizens.
The median annual salary
of a political journalist is $40,910.
Social and community service manager.
With their knowledge of how government
and bureaucracy works,
political science majors
can move into community service roles
and use their skills to
help create effective change
on a number of social issues.
The median annual salary of social
and community service managers is $64,100.
Legislative assistant.
Graduates have the skills
to work behind the scenes
of the political system using
their advanced knowledge
of government to help elected officials
serve their constituents.
The median annual salary
of legislative assistants is $37,870.
State legislator.
Political science majors
are particularly suited
to enter local and state government.
Their knowledge of policies and procedures
make them ideal candidates
for elected positions.
The median annual salary of
state legislators is $25,630.
Public relations specialist.
PR specialists are responsible
for making their stakeholders
see their clients favorably.
In the political sphere,
they may be known as press secretaries.
The median annual salary
of public relations
specialists is $59,300.
A degree in political
science sets up students
to continue their education.
Attending graduate or law
school opens up new career paths
from practicing the law to teaching others
the theories and stances that make up
our diverse political spectrum.
Visit CCIS.edu to learn more
about earning your
political science degree.
