Political Science (BS)
During this Bachelor of Science in political science degree program at Arizona State University, you’ll build an in-depth understanding of how political theory and policy connect to practical issues. You’ll also focus on the relationship between citizens and their forms of governments. Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped with skills that are applicable to many related fields within politics, business, government and nonprofits.
Political science major courses
The curriculum in this political science program focuses on studying public policy at the local, national and global levels. In addition to core courses, you’ll choose from elective courses to personalize your learning experience according to your areas of interest within political science.
POS 210: Political Ideologies (CIVI OR SB)
POS 301: Empirical Political Inquiry (SOBE OR SB)
POS 401: Political Statistics (QTRS OR CS)
POS 150: Comparative Government (GCSI OR SB & G)
POS 160: Global Politics (GCSI OR SB & G)
POS 110: American Government and Politics (AMIT OR SB)
The jobs political science majors are prepared for
By earning this degree, you’ll have valuable skills for roles throughout a variety of related industries such as government, business analytics or journalism. You’ll also be prepared for a career within each sector including public, private and nonprofit organizations. Career examples include, but aren’t limited to:
Management Analysts
Growth: 9.7%
Salary: $95,290
Social Science Research Assistants
Growth: 4.8%
Salary: $50,470
Intelligence Analysts
Growth: 1.5%
Salary: $86,280
Lawyers
Growth: 7.5%
Salary: $135,740
Marketing Managers
Growth: 6.6%
Salary: $140,040
Political Scientists
Growth: 6.6%
Salary: $128,020
Legislators
Growth: 3.4%
Salary: $48,090
Public Relations Managers
Growth: 5.9%
Salary: $129,430
Regulatory Affairs Managers
Growth: 3.3%
Salary: $128,620
Statisticians
Growth: 31.6%
Salary: $98,920