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Political Scientists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · SOC 19-3094
45.2% AI Exposure — Very High
$142,080
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
800
Proj. Annual Openings
5,540
Employment (OEWS 2025)
55/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure45.2%
AI Resiliency55/100
Exposure BandVery High
Sector Avg. Exposure13.2%
Top Skills
1.Reading Comprehension
2.Active Listening
3.Speaking
4.Active Learning
5.Writing
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
Representative Tasks
- •Teach political science.
- •Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.
- •Develop and test theories, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, historical papers, polls, or statistical sources.
- •Disseminate research results through academic publications, written reports, or public presentations.
- •Advise political science students.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Instruct college students in social sciences or humanities disciplines.
- •Develop theories or models of physical phenomena.
- •Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
- •Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- •Advise others on educational matters.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Outlook · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotIBM SPSS Statistics · hotMicrosoft Access · hotSAS · hotCQ Press Political Reference SuiteEBSCO Publishing Political Science CompleteEmail softwareJSTOR databaseJudgeIt II
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
12.1%
Avg AI Exposure
8
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 45.2% | 13.2% |
| Outlook | Average | 46% Bright |
| Median Salary | $142,080 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 55/100 | N/A |