Politics As Usual: 10 Career Options for Political Science Majors

Political Analyst: We all have seen those folks on the news who, come election season, make predictions about forthcoming results based on statistical data, trends, and educated guesses about the future political climate. These are political analysts, and they usually work for political parties, media organizations, and academic institutions. Political analysts also help politicians running for office run a successful campaign, so if you love the draw of the political game but prefer to be behind-the-scenes, consider this for a gig.