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Careers

Wondering what you can do with a degree in Political Science? Students can go on to do a surprising number of demanding and innovative careers in areas such as:

  • Law
  • Business
  • Political and International Affairs
  • Non-Governmental Organization
  • Teaching
  • Journalism
  • Federal Government
  • Interest Groups
  • Campaign Management
  • State and Local Government

Recent Political Science graduates enjoyed finding careers in a number of different avenues. Here are some of the careers available to Political Science graduates.

Political Management

  • Campaign Worker
  • Political Consultant
  • Political Strategist
  • Lobbyist
  • Political Journalist
  • Kansas Senator
  • Chief of Staff to a Kansas Senator
  • Public Relations Officer
  • District Office Manager for a U.S. Representative

International Studies

  • Foreign Service
  • International Affairs Worker
  • Diplomat
  • International Trade Specialist

Pre-Law

  • Lawyer
  • Legal Assistant
  • Educator
  • Judge
  • Legislative Aide
  • FBI

Public Administration

  • Marketing Specialist
  • Labor Relations Specialist
  • City Manager
  • Civic Engagement Activist
  • Public Relations Manager
  • Economic Development Director

Global Public Policy

  • Lobbyist
  • National and International Fieldworker
  • Governmental Public Policy Analyst
  • Policy Researcher
  • Local, state, national or international Policy Advocate
  • Peace Corps Worker

Still not sure what you might do with a degree in Political Science? For more information, visit the Academic Advising and Career Exploration Center Web site or contact us to speak with a faculty advisor. The world is waiting for you. Are you ready?

FHSU Political Science graduates - out in the world
M. Dolores Marquez (1993)
Human Resource Manager
St. Louis, MO
FHSU was close to home so I could visit my family, but sufficiently far away to start “flapping my wings.” I grew up speaking Spanish and my parents taught me to be politically and civically involved. At FHSU, my growth came not only from academic coursework, but also from meeting people from other cultures, different ethnicities, varied beliefs. I was involved in the International Student Union, HALO and the Exchange program at FHSU. Because Human Resources is all about diplomacy, my bilingual skills and academic experiences helped me land a job in Mexico with a major international company. Going to FHSU was the first time I had been away from home longer than a month; it was the first time I had to pay my own bills; the first time I had to take care of myself - a lot of firsts. The school was small enough for me to do all of these without losing course and I met key people in my life that helped with this transition.


Sarah Smith (2004, 2005)
Foreign Service Specialist
Doha, Qatar
FHSU was close to home and I was interested in the ISEP study abroad program that allowed me to go to school in Germany and pay FHSU tuition. I wanted to learn to speak German better and after becoming interested in the Foreign Service I knew that taking courses in the political science department would give me the background necessary to apply with the State Department. The courses that I took at FHSU gave me the ultimate blend of academic and practical skills. Classes within my major were small enough that they felt more like discussions than lectures. I was active in Model UN, Pre-Law Society and International Affairs Society. The writing I did as a student helped prepare me for the lengthy Foreign Service application as well as for the written and oral exam portion at my interview. Courses in comparative politics and American Foreign Policy gave me a better understanding of areas in which I am now working. The friends I made at FHSU, both classmates and professors, have been a huge source of support for me through the years as I’ve been working towards getting into the Foreign Service.