Teaches college political science and researches politics and government.
Teaches a class on the Constitution, comments on an election for a news outlet, and finishes a book on polarization.
BLS postsecondary political science teachers (approx).
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 11 years after high school. PhD in political science.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Political Science.
Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years). Estimate.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI helps grade and summarize readings; teaching, mentoring and original research stay human.
Classes: AP Government, AP US History, Speech and debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-1065.
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