A degree in political science or international studies can be a jumping off point for many different careers, in fields such as:

• Politics, including elected or appointed leadership
• Political campaign management
• Lobbying/advocacy
• Diplomacy
• Foreign affairs
• Government service
• Urban planning
• Law enforcement
• Foreign service
• Law/international law
• Non-profit management
• Writing and editing
• Journalism
• Research
• Academia
• International business
• Labor relations
• Community development
• Documentary filmmaking
• Public policy

Different types of employers:

• City, county and state governments
• US State Department
• The United Nations
• National Security Council
• Homeland Security
• US Foreign Service
• Think tanks
• Central Intelligence Agency
• Defense contractors
• Political parties
• Political action committees
• Political candidates/campaigns
• NGOs and non-profits such as USAID
• Foundations
• Magazines, newspapers and wire services
• Corporations with overseas holdings or operations
• International airlines
• Consulting firms
• Schools, both domestic and international
• Colleges and Universities