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).