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Real BLS salary data and 10-year outlook for 30+ careers — tied to the majors that lead there.
Showing careers related to Political Science & Pre-Law.
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Financial Analyst
Analyze companies, markets, and investments to guide business decisions or portfolio allocation.
$100Kmedian / yr
Range: $62K – $176K
+8% by 2032
Bachelor's degree
Management Consultant
Help organizations solve problems — strategy, operations, tech. Intense, well-paid, travel-heavy.
$99Kmedian / yr
Range: $59K – $175K
+10% by 2032
Bachelor's (MBA common for promotion)
Journalist / Reporter
Report the news — print, digital, broadcast. Tough market, high impact.
$58Kmedian / yr
Range: $35K – $129K
-3% by 2032
Bachelor's degree
Lawyer
Advise and represent clients on legal matters — corporate, public interest, litigation, and more.
$146Kmedian / yr
Range: $70K – $239K
+8% by 2032
JD + bar exam
Police Officer
Patrol, respond to calls, investigate, and protect. Paid on-the-job academy training.
$72Kmedian / yr
Range: $46K – $114K
+3% by 2032
High school + academy (degree helps)
Foreign Service Officer / Diplomat
Represent the US abroad at embassies and consulates — political, economic, consular work.
$92Kmedian / yr
Range: $58K – $155K
+4% by 2032
Bachelor's + Foreign Service exam