Political Scientists
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Occupation Description
Political scientists study the beginning, growth, and process of political systems. They also study subjects, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and philosophy as well as the structure and process of governments, In many cases they conduct public opinion surveys, evaluate election results, or study public documents
Estimated Income
Lower End
Middle
Upper End
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Total Employees In 2010
5750
Job Openings By 2020
5750
Growth Rate
7.9%
Required Work Experience
None