Political Science is an ideal liberal arts major as described in the article Political Science: An Ideal Liberal Arts Major by the American Political Science Association.

As a political science major, you will hone the writing, communication, analytical, and data skills that are fundamental to a liberal arts education. This kind of education will prepare you to think critically and independently, help you appreciate differing points of view, and broaden your knowledge of current affairs. Today, students can reasonably expect to change jobs more than once and even have more than one career. An undergraduate education in the liberal arts is an excellent preparation for flexibility in employment.

Majoring in political science can qualify you for many different careers in private, for-profit, and non-profit organizations, as well as the public sector. Graduates can pursue careers in

• law,
• consulting,
• research,
• business and finance,
• state, local, and federal government,
• elected office and campaign management,
• journalism, media, and communications,
• community service,
• advocacy,
• non-governmental and non-profit organizations, and
• teaching.