Career and Internship Opportunities
Political science students are prepared for a variety of careers, including in law, politics, public administration, research, and teaching. A Political Science bachelor’s degree also gives an advantage to students planning on going to graduate or law school.
Intership Opportunities
Students may be placed in local and regional internships that involve politics. This includes public administration offices, non-profit organizations, elected officials, and law firms.
Employer Highlights
A few employers who have hired A&M-Texarkana Political Science graduates include…
- Ark-Tex Council of Governments
- Area Law Firms
- City of Texarkana, Texas
- U.S. Representative’s District Office
- U.S. Representative’s Washington, DC Office
Current National Median Salaries
Political Scientist
Federal government, excluding postal service |
$134,760 |
Professional, scientific, and technical services |
$99,640 |
Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations |
$79,440 |
Educational services; state, local, and private |
$73,120 |
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Colleges, Universities, Professional Schools, & Jr Colleges |
$81,980 |
Colleges, Universities, Professional Schools, & Jr Colleges (Mean) |
$ 98,980 |
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Mean) |
$100,640 |
Junior Colleges (Mean) |
$87,800 |
Administrative Services and Facilities Managers
Local government, excluding education and hospitals |
$100,070 |
Educational services; state, local, and private |
$94,410 |
Lawyers
Federal government |
$152,590 |
Legal services |
$127,530 |
State government, excluding education and hospitals |
$100,330 |
Local government, excluding education and hospitals |
$100,240 |
Social and Community Service Managers
Local government, excluding education and hospitals |
$93,420 |
Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations |
$70,960 |
Individual and family services |
$63,260 |
Community and vocational rehabilitation services |
$60,590 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/, 2022).