The average annual wage of the occupations is $132,020 and $63 per hour. 11 vocational programs could be taken for the Political Scientists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 5,580 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 11 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Political Scientists.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International/Global Studies | 51 | $35,829 | - | - | - |
| History and Political Science | 1 | $32,672 | - | - | - |
| Public Policy Analysis | 8 | $45,108 | - | - | - |
| International Policy Analysis | 1 | $43,088 | - | - | - |
| International Relations and Affairs | 15 | $39,798 | - | - | - |
| National Security Policy Studies | 7 | $27,108 | - | - | - |
| International Relations and National Security Studies (other) | 1 | $37,576 | - | - | - |
| Political Science and Government | 23 | $33,759 | - | - | - |
| American Government and Politics (United States | 2 | $31,655 | - | - | - |
| Political Economy | 3 | $44,511 | - | - | - |
| Political Science and Government (other) | 9 | $39,332 | - | - | - |
The following 19 occupations are related to Political Scientists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legislators | 32,460 | $68,140 | $0 |
| Public Relations Managers | 72,760 | $159,420 | $77 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | 62,800 | $94,620 | $45 |
| Data Scientists | 193K | $119,040 | $57 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 80,730 | $86,710 | $42 |
| Economists | 16,420 | $132,650 | $64 |
| Survey Researchers | 8,190 | $66,670 | $32 |
| Sociologists | 2,890 | $106,710 | $51 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | 42,690 | $85,940 | $41 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 30,890 | $62,370 | $30 |
| Lawyers | 731K | $176,470 | $85 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 82,980 | $113,240 | $0 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 12,210 | $133,650 | $0 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 17,090 | $104,910 | $0 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | 12,870 | $97,580 | $0 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | 14,570 | $142,440 | $0 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 20,610 | $93,120 | $0 |
| Public Relations Specialists | 276K | $77,720 | $37 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 107K | $95,930 | $46 |
The following 110 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Political Scientists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.