Political Science: Degrees at a Glance
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Are you interested in current events? Are you invested in politics and international relations? If so, an associate's or bachelor's degree in political science can lead to your working in a government-related career in either the public or private sector. Individuals with political science associate's and bachelor's degrees are qualified for jobs as community organizers, research associates, and paralegals.
| Associates | Bachelors | |
|---|---|---|
| Who Is this Degree for? | Individuals interested in entry-level positions in politics | Individuals interested in advancing their careers in government or politics or in completing a graduate degree program in the future |
| Common Career Paths (with approximate median annual salary) | - Community organizer ($32,000)** - Research associate ($33,000)*** | - Lobbyist ($31,000)*** - Public relations associate ($39,000)*** |
| Time to Completion | 2 years full time | 4 years full time |
| Common Graduation Requirements | - Approximately 60 course credit hours - Independent studies - Internship | - Approximately 120 course credit hours - Senior project - Internship |
| Prerequisites | - High school diploma or equivalent | - High school diploma, GED or associate's degree |
| Online Availability | Yes | Yes |
Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2011 figures), **Salary.com, ***Payscale.com.
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