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Careers / Political Scientists |
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Experience: Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job. |
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Education: Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). |
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Training: Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training. |
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Political Scientists |
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Political scientists study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. They research political ideas and analyze governments, policies, political trends, and related issues.
Political scientists typically work full time in an office. They sometimes work additional hours to finish reports and meet deadlines. More than half worked in the federal government in 2014.
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 $99,730 in May 2015.
Employment of political scientists is projected to decline 2 percent from 2014 to 2024. Political scientists should face strong competition for jobs as the number of candidates is expected to exceed the number of available positions.
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for political scientists.
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of political scientists with similar occupations.
Learn more about political scientists by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. |
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U.S. National Figures. |
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| Political Scientists |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) |
3,040 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services |
970 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services |
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| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools |
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| Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) |
210 |
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services |
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| State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) |
110 |
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