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Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Role Overview

Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Recommended Majors

History and Political Science. Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. Public Policy Analysis, General. Education Policy Analysis. International Policy Analysis. International Relations and Affairs. National Security Policy Studies. International Relations and National Security Studies, Other. Political Science and Government, General. American Government and Politics (United States). Political Economy. Political Science and Government, Other.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
California	$124,780
New York	$121,600
Maine	$111,260
Montana	$107,330
Connecticut	$104,500
Massachusetts	$103,910
Vermont	$103,150
Michigan	$102,730
District of Columbia	$100,070
Maryland	$99,950
Rhode Island	$99,700
Texas	$98,790
Arizona	$98,760
New Jersey	$98,280
Minnesota	$98,030

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Median Annual Salary

$94,680

Projected Growth (10yr)

+2.0%

Avg. annual openings

1.6k

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