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Political Science
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Undergraduate and graduate political science degrees prepare students for careers in business, government, nonprofits, elected office, research and teaching. Students develop a strong understanding of how and why people choose to participate in politics and the nature of public opinion through multidisciplinary coursework that could include conflict, political psychology, constitutional law and international trade.
Many of our students have received valuable experience through opportunities including Archer Center fellowships and have been accepted to top law schools with guidance from the Pre-Law Advising and Resource Center. Our faculty includes distinguished leaders in their field who have served as editors of major academic journals and who have received numerous teaching honors. Faculty members’ diverse interests include conflict, international relations, political institutions, public opinion research, quantitative methods and U.S.-Mexico relations.
Undergraduate
Graduate
- MA in Political Science
** Concentrations available in constitutional law and legislative studies - PhD in Political Science
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Real UTD PhD Alumni Insights
![Pie Charts showing the data of Real UTD Political Science PhD Alumni. Left pie chart shows median salaries. -89K is 33.3%. -99K is 40%. 0-149K is 16.7%. 0K+ is 10%. Right pie chart shows job sector placements. 9.1% Non-Profit, 15.2% For-Profit, and 75.8% for Academia.](https://epps.utdallas.edu/files/2024/02/POLISCI-pie-ea9dc368298a586d-300x300.png)
Undergrad Fast Facts
![Political Science
Fast Facts with Ut Dallas school of economic, political, and policy sciences.
8,020 is the 2022 median salary
(with master’s). 7% Growth of employment which is Faster than average. 6,200 Jobs for POLITICAL SCIENTISTS in 2022. Data is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
WHY political science? Pursue your passion with confidence!
EARN MORE THAN MARKETING MAJORS. GET ACCEPTED TO TOP LAW SCHOOLS WITH GUIDANCE FROM THE PRE-LAW ADVISING AND RESOURCE CENTER. OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN ARCHER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. BECOME THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD.
Job titles include:
DIPLOMAT
POLITICAL SCIENTIST
POLITICAL CONSULTANT
MARKET RESEARCHER
GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL
POLICY ANALYST
CAMPAIGN MANAGER
POLITICAL ANALYST
HR SPECIALIST FOR GOVERNMENT
INTELLIGENCE ANALYST
LOBBYIST
& MORE!
UTD POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJORS on average earn more than their UT Arlington counterparts In the first, fifth, and tenth year! Data is from UTSEEK.
Real UTD Alumni Employers include:
DALLAS COUNTY DA
FIDELITY
GOLDMAN SACHS
CITY OF DALLAS
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Master’s Fast Facts
![Master of Arts in
Political Science. Fast Facts with UT Dallas school of economic, political, and policy sciences.
3,341 is the UTD Median Salary
(Average age 45). Data is from Steppingblocks via LinkedIn. 7% Growth OF Employment Fast Than Average. 6,200 Jobs for Political Scientists 2022. Data is from Bureau of Labor Statistics.
REAL UTD MASTER’S ALUMNI EMPLOYERS include:
US House of Representatives
Capital One
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Amazon
American Airlines
Baker McKenzie
Boeing
Boston Consulting Group
Job Titles include:
Professor
Attorney
Consultant
Counsel
Executive Director
Project Manager
Government Affairs Specialist
Assistant DA
UTD POLITICAL SCIENCE graduates on average earn more than their UT Arlington counterparts in the fifth and tenth year! Data is from UTSEEK.
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