Careers for majors in Political Science are thriving. These include:
- Law (about 20% of all law students majored in political science)
- Government and Public Administration (federal, state, and local government agencies actively recruit political science majors)
- Military Service
- International Organizations
- Political Organizations
- Journalism
- Multinational Corporations (corporate-governmental affairs is a rapidly growing segment of the private sector)
- Teaching (at the high school and university level)
The American Political Science Association (APSA) provides helpful information and links at the following sites:
- : Job Sector Information and Online Job Boards