What kind of jobs can I get with a degree in Political Science?

Potential Fields
- Public Relations
- Human Rights
- Foreign Service
- Legislative, Executive, or Judicial Services
- Local and State Government
- Federal Government
- Law
- Politics
- International Affairs
- Business
- Non-Profit
- Media
Potential Jobs
- News Programming
- Policy Analyst
- Campaign Manager
- Legislative Aide
- Prosecutor or Public Defender
- Foreign Service Officer
- Community Organizer
- Non-Profit Program Coordinator
- Legal Assistant or Paralegal
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Advocacy or Lobbying Associate
Graduate School
SMCM Alumni with Political Science Degrees have gone on to pursue graduate degrees at the following universities:
- University of District of Columbia
- Temple University
- University of Baltimore School of Law
- George Washington University
- The University of Texas
- University of Oklahoma
Political Science Career Resources

Political Science Internships and Jobs
The Center for Career and Professional Development helps students gain valuable job experience through internships year-round. We offer resources to help you find the right opportunity and can guide you through the process of earning academic credit for your internship. If you’re considering an internship or want to explore earning credit, be sure to connect with our Internship Coordinator before getting started!
Jobs – Political Science
- Paid Summer Finance Internship at Ring of Hope August 31, 2025
- Communications and Engagement Fall 2025 Internship at Idaho National Laboratory August 29, 2025
- Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV at County of San Bernardino August 29, 2025
- Research and Evaluation Coordinator at Children's Trust of South Carolina August 29, 2025
- Accountant/Senior Accountant at City of Orange August 29, 2025
- Income Tax Specialist at South Carolina Department of Revenue August 28, 2025
- Assistant Director - Child Support Administration (CSA) at Talbot County Department of Social Services August 28, 2025
- Part-time Teller- Bilingual (Spanish & English)- Manassas, VA at Wells Fargo August 27, 2025
- Personal Banker- Redmond, OR at Wells Fargo August 27, 2025
- Long Range Planning Intern at City of Las Cruces August 27, 2025