Post-grad Opportunities

Believe it or not, degrees in the liberal arts can actually make it easier to land a job. Each major and minor within the School of Arts & Sciences carries with it a unique list of skill sets that more and more employers are saying they want. Across industries, employers look for a combination of skills, interests and values that match their own.  

Prepared for Anything

Forget about scrolling through a list of careers political science majors pursue. There are no rules. If you study what you’re passionate about, you are much more likely to discover and develop your own personal skills, interests and values that ultimately, will help you find a rewarding profession.

Skills You Will Gain as a Political Science Major

• Mediating/negotiating conflicts
• Understanding complex problems
• Conceptualizing/implementing projects
• Making projections
• Interpreting issues and data
• Programming and systems analysis
• Public speaking
• Listening critically

Graduate School

While political science majors can enter a range of exciting careers, many choose to apply their background in government to the study of law. Students have been accepted to the top law schools in recent years.

Of course, some students also go on to study public or social policy, public health, business, international studies and even political science at the graduate level. Recent graduates have received acceptances from graduate programs across the country.

Get Out There

Remember, it’s never too early to visit the Career Development Center. Exploring how your skills, experiences, interests and values can influence your career choices is something you can do from your first year at Richmond through your fourth and beyond. Whether you are searching for that first job, exploring graduate school options, or considering something unique like a bridge experience or fellowship, the CDC can help you get there.