Political scientists study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. They research political ideas and analyze governments, policies, political trends, and related issues. They study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents. Political scientists typically work full time in an office. They sometimes work additional hours to finish reports and meet deadlines. Political scientists need a master’s degree or Ph.D. in political science, public administration, or a related field. The median annual wage for political scientists was $115,110 in May 2017. Employment of political scientists is projected to grow 3 percent from 2016 to 2026, slower than the average for all occupations. Political scientists should face strong competition for jobs as the number of candidates is expected to exceed the number of available positions.
Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. The median annual wage for postsecondary political science teachers was $81,430 in May 2017.
Develop, introduce or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, State, or Federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions. The median annual wage for legislators was $25,630 in May 2017.
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