<section> <div> <h1> <span>Political Scientist</span> </h1> </div> <div> <div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <h4> <div>Starting Salary</div> </h4> <div> <div>$71,677</div> </div> <div> <div>NC Triangle area</div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h4> <div>Median Annual Wage</div> </h4> <div> <div>$130,577</div> </div> <div> <div>NC Triangle area</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div>% Bachelor's degree</div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div>% Master's degree</div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <h4> <div>Job Outlook </div> </h4> <div> <div>+13.7%</div> </div> <div> <div>NC Triangle area</div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h4> <div>Annual Job Openings</div> </h4> <div> <div>135</div> </div> <div> <div>NC Triangle area</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p>Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, 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.</p> <p>Students who wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in Political Science should complete the Associate in Arts (AA) degree which will transfer to all UNC System schools, most North Carolina independent colleges and universities, and most out of state institutions.</p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section>

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Durham, NC, USA

For more than 50 years, Durham Technical Community College has provided high-quality, affordable, and convenient technical and career education. With articulation agreements with many four-year schools, Durham Tech is a springboard to a bachelor’s degree. Tens of thousands of Triangle residents have come to Durham Tech for its wide array of continuing education offerings; many thousands more have come here for a second chance at success through adult literacy programs. Durham Tech serves the citizens of Durham and Orange counties at its Durham, Hillsborough, and Chapel Hill locations.

Duke University - Main Campus, Durham, NC, USA

Durham Technical Community College

Political Scientist

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