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WHAT IS POLITICAL SCENCE?
Political science investigates the practice of politics along with analyzing a variety of areas within the discipline. Political scientists not only evaluate political systems, but they also research international affairs, domestic policy, and civil rights to name a few. There is a variety of job opportunities for political scientists. Outside of public administration and politics, many political science majors become attorneys, teachers, or journalists.
CAREERS AND SALARY
Based on a study done by Brintnall and Marriott (2008) from www.apsanet.org, a majority of jobs in this area are academic, while the fields with the most demand are American government and international relations. Salary data listed below was taken from Education-Portal.com
| Position | Median Salary |
| Federal Executive Branch | $114,040 |
| Research and Development | $77,160 |
| Faculty | $54,190 |
| Local Government | $83,790 |
| Social Advocacy | $77,410 |
| Attorney (not private practice) | $78,484 |
| Intelligence Analyst | $65,000 |
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