What can you do with a political science degree?
There are endless possibilities when it comes to what you can do with the skills you develop through Political Science coursework. Here are just a few examples of what our alumni have done within the first six months following graduation*:
Employment
51% of graduates went directly into the work force with a median full-time salary of $60,000
Top industries:
- Law, Public Policy, and Public Safety (30%)
- Government (13%)
- Consulting and People Development (11%)
- Technology (10%)
- Finance (10%)
- Education and Social Services (10%)
Top employment locations:
- New York City, NY (20%)
- Chicago, IL (13%)
- Ann Arbor, MI (10%)
Continuing Education
23% of graduates went on to continue their education with graduate school
Top fields of study:
- Law (54%)
- Business (17%)
- Public Policy/Administration (9%)
Top institutions:
- University of Michigan
- Georgetown University
- Harvard University
- New York University
*all data is taken from the 2024 First-Destination Survey conducted by the LSA Opportunity Hub
