Foreign Policy Analyst

Also called: International Affairs Analyst

Researches relations between countries and recommends policies.

A day in the life

Writes a report on US-China trade tensions for a think tank, speaks on a panel, and meets diplomats over coffee.

Pay over a career

Starting

$55k

Typical

$85k

High

$135k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in international relations.

Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.

Majors to look at: International Relations, Political Science, History.

Outlook

Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years). Estimate.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. AI drafts research and summaries, trimming junior roles; persuasion, panels and diplomatic networks stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP World History, A second language, Speech and debate.

• Model UN
• Apply for NSLI-Y or YES Abroad exchange
• Write foreign-policy op-eds for the school paper

Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3094.

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