Political Science (BS)

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.

Quick facts

Next start date: 07/01/2026
Total classes: 40
Weeks per class: 7.5
Credit hours: 120

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: 8.8%
Salary: $101,860

Social Science Research Assistants

Growth: 4.4%
Salary: $61,990

Intelligence Analysts

Growth: -0.7%
Salary: $93,790

Lawyers

Growth: 4.1%
Salary: $159,670

Marketing Managers

Growth: 6.6%
Salary: $166,790

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

Statisticians

Growth: 8.5%
Salary: $105,650