Many University of Scranton Political Science majors go on to law school or pursue master’s degrees in public administration or related fields.  Typically, 90-95% of our graduates see king admission to to law schools are successful, compared to a success rate nationwide of about 75%.  Some of our graduates go directly into positions with government agencies at the federal, state, and local level, while others go into business, public relations, and policy research.

University of Scranton political science graduates are currently working at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the U.S. Congress.  Graduates who take jobs in business tend to gravitate toward the financial services industry, including positions at Mellon Bank, MBNA Bank, Dunn and Bradstreet, and Olde.

The American Bar Association has issued a statement indicating that no specific major is recommended as preparation for law school.  Rather, it emphasize s self-discipline, hard work, and the development of reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills.  Of course, these are the sorts of things employers seek out as well.