Political Science (BA)

Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Arts in political science emphasizes the development of reasoning with a curriculum focused on policy, public issues and citizens’ interactions with government. In this program, you’ll learn about local, national and international political concerns while building valuable skills needed for a successful career in the field.

Quick facts

Next start date: 07/01/2026

Total classes: 39

Weeks per class: 7.5

Credit hours: 120

Online political science degree courses

In addition to your core courses, you’ll select elective courses that allow you to specialize in your areas of interest within political science. In your courses, you’ll learn to analyze policy, communicate effectively and engage in productive research. You may also participate in related internships to gain professional experience.

The jobs a political science degree prepares you for

Upon completing this program you’ll be ready to seek careers in policy across various sectors. You could choose to work as a political analyst or apply your personal experience to build a political career of your own. Additional career examples include, but aren’t limited to:

Management Analysts

Growth: 8.8%

Salary: $101,860

Intelligence Analysts

Growth: -0.7%

Salary: $93,790

Judicial Law Clerks

Growth: 2.5%

Salary: $64,920

Lawyers

Growth: 4.1%

Salary: $159,670

Marketing Managers

Growth: 6.6%

Salary: $166,790

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Growth: 0.2%

Salary: $62,890

Political Scientists

Growth: -3.1%

Salary: $142,080

Legislators

Growth: 3.4%

Salary: $0

Public Relations Managers

Growth: 5.0%

Salary: $146,910

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Growth: 4.5%

Salary: $141,900

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