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A degree from the department of political science allows students to choose from a variety of different careers. They can work in local, state or even the federal government. They can work as administrators in non-profits. Even the private sector has work for political and market analysts. See why political science is an ideal major<\/i><\/a> and find out where Bemidji State graduates have worked.<\/a><\/p>\n

Common Careers for Political Science Graduates Include<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Career<\/strong><\/th>\nMedian Salary<\/strong><\/th>\nOutlook<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Attorney<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$126,930<\/td>\n9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Historian<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$63,100<\/td>\n5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intelligence Analyst<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$103,590<\/td>\n33%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marketing Research Analyst<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$65,810<\/td>\n22%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operations Research Analyst<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$86,200<\/td>\n25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paralegals & Legislative Assistant<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$52,920<\/td>\n12%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Policy Analyst<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$125,350<\/td>\n9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Political Consultant<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$125,350<\/td>\n9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Political Scientists<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$125,350<\/td>\n9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Public Relations Specialist<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$62,810<\/td>\n11%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Social Media Manager<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$141,490<\/td>\n10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Urban and Regional Planner<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$75,950<\/td>\n7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

For more career outlook information<\/a>, visit Career Services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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