<p>I was just wondering what kind of career outlook I could expect with an educational background described in the thread title. I go to the second biggest school in my state, and it's considered a tier 2 school. Right now, I'm an education major, but it's just not for me. I haven't accumulated too much debt in my undergrad and because of my parents help, I have flexibility in a masters program in terms of where I could go. Political science is really the major for me. It's what I wanted to major in upon entering college, but I was hesitant because I wasn't sure what one does with such a degree. I have always thought about going to law school, but the more I read it seems like law school would be completely impractical, so I was just wondering what kind of employment/salary I could expect with a major in political science and a masters in public administration.</p>
<p>Often, you’d return for professional master’s degrees (e.g., EdM, MPA, MSW) after working for a few years as a way to help move up the career ladder. MPAs tend to correspond most directly with local government and nonprofits, whereas MPPs are focused more on economic and fiscal analysis.</p>
<p>Agreed with above. Political science is a great major, and you make your own luck with regard to job prospects. Polisci doesn’t directly train you for anything, but it does teach you how to think, which is a good skill to have. My advice would be to do the major without planning to get your master’s right after undergrad. Try to work for a year or two and then consider your options.</p>