Political Scientists
Political Scientists
Career outlook for
Political Scientists
What's it like?
Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
Working conditions
Tasks
- Disseminate research results through academic publications, written reports, or public presentations.
- Teach political science. Develop and test theories, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, historical papers, polls, or statistical sources.
Top Skills
- Reading Comprehension.
- Speaking.
- Active Listening.
- Critical Thinking.
- Writing.
- Active Learning.
- Social Perceptiveness.
- Complex Problem Solving.
- Judgment and Decision Making.
- Learning Strategies.
- Instructing.
- Systems Analysis.
- Monitoring.
- Coordination.
- Persuasion.
- Time Management.
- Science.
- Negotiation.
- Service Orientation.
- Systems Evaluation.
Programs
Political Science and Public Administration.
Average Salary
10166/ Month