Career Opportunities and Work Life

Skills You'll Need

Salary Ranges

The Classroom Experience

Certificate & Degree Options

Political Scientist
Average Salary
National (2004) - $86,500

Salary Ranges
National (2004) - $40,100 - $131,000

Political Science Teachers
Average Salary
National (2004) - $59,500
Michigan (2004) - $57,000
Indiana (2004) - $58,300

Salary Ranges
National (2004) - $34,900 - $105,400
Michigan (2004) - $37,500 - $89,700
Indiana (2004) - $35,500 - $87,700

Budget Analysts
Average Salary
National (2004) - $57,200
Michigan (2004) - $58,500
Indiana (2004) - $55,000

Salary Ranges
National (2004) - $37,600 - $88,300
Michigan (2004) - $41,800 - $85,900
Indiana (2004) - $33,700 - $82,300

Legislators
Average Salary
National (2004) - $18,500
Michigan (2004) - $18,400
Indiana (2004) - $14,100

Salary Ranges
National (2004) - $11,900 - $72,800
Michigan (2004) - $12,100 - $84,200
Indiana (2004) - $11,700 - $28,200

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook