<p>How's it going everybody. The name is Justin and I'm an incoming freshman. I am planning on majoring in Political Science. Recently I went on a family reunion and got pretty much castrated verbally. My family thinks that I will not make much money. I love politics and debate but money is also important but not as important as being happy.</p>
<p>What should I reasonably expect with a political science major after college?</p>
<p>and have you guys ever worried about this?</p>
<p>Graduate school or double majoring is one solution.</p>
<p>It seems like most Poli Sci majors I meet are pre-Law or they’re planning to pursue a Master’s in Public Policy, Government, or stuff like that. Also, I’ve noticed lots of Politics majors minor or double-major in Economics, that might be a good option to consider. Econ and Politics complement each other well and Econ will keep your job options open.</p>
<p>Don’t worry though, because a BA is becoming the standard requirement for many jobs - often employers don’t care what your degree is in, as long as you have a degree. For many jobs, employers don’t care about your major - they want to see that you’re smart, competent, have a degree, and maybe some experience. Try to get an internship or part-time job in a field you’re interested in during college.</p>
<p>I know how you feel OP.</p>
<p>I’m majoring in history because I love but I keep getting pressured into something else like engineering just because history isn’t a preprofessional degree</p>
<p>Do whatever you want. Life’s short; don’t spend it working a job you hate to buy stuff you don’t need.</p>
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<p>that being said, there aren’t many ‘political scientists’ considering how popular the major is. your major is much less important than what you actually want to do–so what is it that you want to do?</p>
<p>Political science seems like a pretty versatile degree to me… You can get jobs in other fields with a political sci. degree and vice versa, you can get other degrees and still be involved the political field.</p>
<p>In the end it’s up to you, if the pol. science curriculum is what engages and stimulates you then go for it… If it’s something you love then you will naturally excel… you could be the next big mayor, governor, senator, or president; and what will your family have to say then? I’m not saying to completely ignore them but consider both sides of the arguments and ask them to do the same.</p>
<p>Promise them you won’t be another Pol. Science Major who wound up in a cubicle for the rest of their life after graduation. I’m sure if you show them that you’re dedicated and determined to excel in that profession they will recognize it and come to a compromise. They’re not trying to ruin your dreams, they just want you have the best opportunities possible.</p>
<p>Just take what interests you in college and tell the nay-sayers to shove it.</p>
<p>Barely any undergraduate degrees are vocational. Engineering and comp sci are vocational. That’s pretty much it. College is about learning how to learn. It’s not about training you directly for a specific job. You learn most of those skills on the job in the field you are interested in.</p>
<p>That being said, if you are interested in a job that requires a specific degree (aka psychologist) well then study that. But most jobs do not require an undergrad degree in a specific subject.</p>
<p>"so what is it that you want to do? "</p>
<p>Not entirely sure about that. Something with the government but I don’t have a specific job in mind. Lobbyist perhaps? haha</p>
<p>These days, like others said, your major really doesn’t matter. So major in something you’re interested in that is vaguely relevant to your career field, which it seems like you’re doing. All you have to do now is assemble experience through internships, volunteering, and work experiences. That’s the most important part. I dare say it’s more important than your GPA.</p>