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Political Science And Government Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Political Science And Government but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Political Science And Government but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Political Science And Government majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Political Science And Government majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Political Science And Government majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 81,000 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 63,300 |
| 3 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 90,300 |
| 3 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 56,000 |
| 3 | Customer Service Representatives | 51,600 |
| 2 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 66,800 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 46,700 |
| 2 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 90,900 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 39,100 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Political Science And Government majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Political Science And Government majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 124,000 |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 102,000 |
| 4 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 208,000 |
| 3 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 140,000 |
| 2 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 125,000 |
| 2 | Police Officers and Detectives | 123,000 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 49,300 |
| 2 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 78,900 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 49,500 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Political Science And Government majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Political Science And Government majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 181,000 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 158,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Postsecondary Teachers | 98,800 |
| 4 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 75,700 |
| 4 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 215,000 |
| 3 | Education Administrators | 126,000 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 133,000 |
| 2 | Secondary School Teachers | 89,400 |
| 1 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 140,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Political Science And Government majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Political Science And Government majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Legal services | 97,200 |
| 5 | Justice, public order, and safety | 78,300 |
| 5 | Elementary and secondary schools | 59,300 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 61,100 |
| 4 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 68,800 |
| 4 | General government, n.e.c. | 70,700 |
| 3 | Computer and data processing services | 100,000 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 89,600 |
| 3 | Insurance | 73,000 |
| 2 | Eating and drinking places | 33,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Political Science And Government majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Political Science And Government majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Legal services | 161,000 |
| 6 | Elementary and secondary schools | 73,400 |
| 6 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 5 | Justice, public order, and safety | 130,000 |
| 5 | Colleges and universities | 98,700 |
| 4 | Insurance | 128,000 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 127,000 |
| 3 | Security, commodity brokerage, and investment companies | 200,000 |
| 3 | General government, n.e.c. | 122,000 |
| 3 | Computer and data processing services | 160,000 |
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