Career Paths From Political Scientists

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

SociologistsLateral Move98.4% skill match
Political Scientists and Sociologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Sociologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 25% lower.
Current median salary
$142,080
Target median salary
$106,030
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change97.7% skill match
Political Scientists and Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 31% lower.
Current median salary
$142,080
Target median salary
$98,070
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
EconomistsLateral Move97.1% skill match
Political Scientists and Economists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Economists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 12% lower.
Current median salary
$142,080
Target median salary
$124,720
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change98.2% skill match
Political Scientists and Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 41% lower.
Current median salary
$142,080
Target median salary
$84,290
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Business Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change97.9% skill match
Political Scientists and Business Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Business Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 30% lower.
Current median salary
$142,080
Target median salary
$99,080
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
History Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change97.4% skill match
Political Scientists and History Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). History Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 41% lower.
Current median salary
$142,080
Target median salary
$83,820
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change98.2% skill match
Political Scientists and Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 46% lower.
Current median salary
$142,080
Target median salary
$76,590
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
PsychiatristsCareer Change97.7% skill match
Political Scientists and Psychiatrists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Psychiatrists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 98% higher.
Current median salary
$142,080
Target median salary
$281,870
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
EpidemiologistsLateral Move97% skill match
Political Scientists and Epidemiologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Epidemiologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 39% lower.
Current median salary
$142,080
Target median salary
$87,220
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change97.2% skill match
Political Scientists and Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 30% lower.
Current median salary
$142,080
Target median salary
$99,650
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change97.8% skill match
Political Scientists and Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 44% lower.
Current median salary
$142,080
Target median salary
$80,260
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Library Science Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change97.2% skill match
Political Scientists and Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 43% lower.
Current median salary
$142,080
Target median salary
$80,340
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Marriage and Family TherapistsCareer Change97.4% skill match
Political Scientists and Marriage and Family Therapists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Marriage and Family Therapists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 53% lower.
Current median salary
$142,080
Target median salary
$66,940
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change97.5% skill match
Political Scientists and English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 45% lower.
Current median salary
$142,080
Target median salary
$78,760
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change97% skill match
Political Scientists and Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 47% lower.
Current median salary
$142,080
Target median salary
$75,870
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.