Post-Graduation Salary and Career Info

Political Science BS

At RIT, you don’t just graduate with a degree, you graduate with the skills and hands-on experience to thrive in your chosen career.

First-Year Full-Time Salary of RIT Political Science BS Graduates

$40,300

Average

$38,000

Median

RIT publishes full-time salaries, outcome rates, and typical job titles for graduates within six months of graduation. Data is collected annually, and RIT graduate outcomes above are from the class of 2022.

Student Outcomes 

100%

Outcomes Rate for Political Science BS

Total percentage of graduates who have entered the workforce, enrolled in full-time graduate study, or are pursuing alternative plans (military service, volunteering, etc.).

57.10%

Knowledge Rate

Total percentage of graduates for whom RIT has verifiable data, compared to national average knowledge rate of 41% per NACE.
Outcome % of Students
Employed 50.00%
Full-time Graduate Study 50.00%
Alternative Plans 0%
Outcome % of Students
Employed 50.00%
Full-time Graduate Study 50.00%
Alternative Plans 0%

This degree also has an accelerated bachelor’s/master’s option.

Attorney/Lawyer; Business and Management Analyst; Campaign Manager; Economist; Intelligence Analyst; Legislative Aide; Lobbyist; Market Research Analyst; Mediator; Policy Analyst; Political Campaign Staff; Political Consultant; Public Relations Manager; Research Analyst; Urban Planner

Peace Corps; AmeriCorps; Sorenson Communications; City of Rochester;  Wise; L3Harris Technologies

Albany Law School

Learn more about the Political Science BS, including curriculum

Co-op and experiential learning options for this program

Career Services Contact

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Christopher OConnor
Assistant Director for Career Counseling
585‑475‑6309