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	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	Political Scientists	Management Analysts	Public Relations Specialists
SUMMARY	19% Minimal Risk	11% Minimal Risk	18% Minimal Risk	19% Minimal Risk	20% Low Risk
JOB SCORE	5.6/10	7.0/10	6.3/10	8.1/10	7.4/10
POLLING	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	31% (Low Risk, Based on 77 votes)	22% (Low Risk, Based on 425 votes)	37% (Low Risk, Based on 262 votes)	26% (Low Risk, Based on 210 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	2.0%	1.7%	-3.1%	8.8%	4.8%
WAGES	$94,680 or $45.52 per hour	$103,960 or $49.98 per hour	$139,380 or $67.00 per hour	$101,190 or $48.65 per hour	$69,780 or $33.55 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	17,170	176,420	5,950	893,900	280,590
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DESCRIPTION	Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.	Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.	Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.	Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.

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