Careers

A major in Political Science makes one more attractive to employers in a wide range of career fields. Gettysburg's political science majors have distinguished themselves in government, public policy, law, and other areas. Here are some of the career paths of recent Gettysburg graduates:

Private/Corporate

Account Director

Adviser for Governmental Relations

Analyst

Banking Analyst or Executive

Case Manager/Specialist

Consulting

Manager or Executive

Economist

Entrepreneur

Financial Analyst

Financial Consultant

Information Analyst

Issues Analyst, Corporate Social Policy Div

Journalist

Legislative Issues Manager

Lobbyist

Management Analyst

Marketing Coordinator

Medical Administration

Policy Analyst

Political Commentator

Pollster

Public Opinion Analyst

Publisher Project Manager

Program Coordinator

Public Affairs Advisor

Research Analyst

Research Manager

Survey Analyst

Public Service/ Government

Activist, Advocate/Organizer

Administration

Attorney

Budget Examiner or Analyst

CIA Analyst or Agent

Congressional Office/Committee Staffer

Coordinator of Federal or State Aid

Communications Director

Economist

FBI Analyst or Agent

Foreign Service Officer

Intelligence Officer (CIA, DHS, DOD, DOS DOJ etc.)

Information Manager

International Agency Officer

International Research Specialist

Legislative Analyst / Coordinator

Mediator

Medical Administration

Plans and Review Officer

Peace Corps Volunteer/Officer

Non-Profit

Campaign Manager

Economist/Treasurer

Events Coordinator

Foundation Executive

Government Analyst

Legislative Analyst

Program Coordinator

Public Affairs Research Analyst

Law

Associate

Attorney

Legal Personnel Coordinator

Education

Education Technician

Graduate School - Master's and Ph.D. Programs

Law School

Primary and Secondary School Teacher

Secondary School Administration

Special Education Teacher

University Administrator

College/University Professor