The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Federal and state government agencies
- Business and professional organizations
- Social science research firms
- Consulting firms
Outlook
Growth for political scientists will be about as fast as average. Almost half of all political scientists work for the government. Demand may increase as there is growing interest in public policy and politics.
Competition will be strong as this is a very small career with very few job openings. Opportunities will be best for those with a master's or doctoral (PhD) degree.
The employment and outlook data does not include political scientists who teach at colleges and universities.
Political Scientists (CIS 100160)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
170 Very small |
& |
15.9% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
5 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Cook County |
71 Very small |
& |
18.3% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
6 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Du Page County |
9 Very small |
& |
33.3% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
5 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
5 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
17 Very small |
& |
5.9% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
5 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| United States |
6,300 Very small |
& |
6.3% |
5.3% |
>>>> |
600 Very few |