WHAT CAN I DO WITH MY POLITICAL SCIENCE DEGREE?

WHAT CAN I DO WITH MY POLITICAL SCIENCE DEGREE?
Have you ever been told that Political Science majors can only go to law school or become a legislative
aide? Have you ever been asked what are you planning on doing with your Political Science major and
you did not know how to answer? Do you have interest in a career that you think is hard to break into with
a Political Science major? Below is a snapshot of what University of Connecticut alumni who majored in
Political Science, both recent graduates and seasoned professionals, are doing in the world of work.
RECENT GRADUATES
Dow Jones Industrial & Company Inc.
Advertising Sales Representative
Regan Communications Group
Account Coordinator
United States Government
Analyst
The Travelers Companies Inc.
Claims Adjuster
Merrill Lynch
Financial Advisor
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Legal Counsel
Updike, Kelly, & Spellacy, PC
Lobbyist
The Progressive Insurance Foundation
Paralegal
ATI Casting Services
Process Engineer
Raytheon Company
Marketing Research/Planning Analyst
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
Service Account Manager
SEASONED PROFESSIONALS
Bank of America Corporation
Chief Legal Officer
New Haven Register
Editor
Aetna, Inc.
Financial Accountant
Tauck Travel
Graphic Designer
Pitney Bowers, Inc.
Human Resource Manager
Department of Defense
Intelligence Analyst
Reuters America, Inc.
Major Account Manager
Bloomberg Financial Markets
Market Reporter
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Physician
NASA
Specialist /Strategic Transformation
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Special Agent
SURPRISED?
The key takeaway is that your career
possibilities are endless. You can go into
a seemingly linear career, such as being a
lobbyist or part of a legal counsel, or you
can go into a career that may not seem
directly connected to your major, such
as being an intelligence analyst or a
financial advisor. Why is it that UConn
graduates who majored in Political
Science have so many career options?
A Political Science degree provides
you with transferable skills such as
communication skills, analytical skills,
and research skills. Employers value
these skills across industry lines.
ACTION STEP: Go to the Department of
Career Services
Now that you know you can do virtually anything with
your degree, it is normal to feel overwhelmed with
the possibilities. Having choices and options is great.
Whether you are a first-year student, or about to
graduate, meet with a career counselor to:
1. Explore career options that align
with your skills, interests, and values
2. Gain assistance using our job and
internship posting sites to find
opportunities that interest you
3. Learn how to market your major,
skills, and experiences through
your résumé, cover letter, and
during an interview