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Political Scientists
Median annual wage: $142,080 · Job growth 2025-2035: -2.0% · Typical education: Master's degree
Social Science Research Assistants
Median annual wage: $61,990 · Job growth 2025-2035: +5.0% · Typical education: Bachelor's degree
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Median annual wage: $98,070 · Job growth 2025-2035: +2.5% · Typical education: Doctoral or professional degree