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What can you do with a Political Science degree?

Anything you dare to achieve.

Boilermakers have successful careers in public affairs, research analysis, human resources, campaign management, and sales. They become attorneys, lobbyists, elected officials, and policy advisors.

“One thing Liberal Arts nurtures within me is: I can do it all.”
— Daniella Ashibuogwi, Political Science B.A. ’16

Career Development Resources

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CLA Career Center

The College of Liberal Arts is committed to helping students launch their careers. The CLA Career Center is available to help craft a resume, refine your opening pitch, or give practical advice to navigate a career fair or interview. Utilize the Career Center early and often in your time at Purdue to set yourself up for career success.
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Undergraduate Advisors

University Undergraduate Academic Advising (UUAA) provides professional development and guidance for academic advising in all Purdue departments serving undergraduate students. Academic Advisors are dedicated to helping students engage in meaningful opportunities for active learning, personal growth, and achievement of their goals.
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Center for Career Opportunities

The Center for Career Opportunities informs and empowers students and graduates using transformative career services through career coaching, embracing differences, and connecting students with professional opportunities within Indiana, the United States and globally.

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Purdue Survey Data Dashboard

The Center for Career Opportunities collects post-graduate outcomes data that provides information on salary-earnings, employment locations, top employers, internships, and more. The data can be organized by major, year, college, residency, and gender.

Boiler for Life

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Alumni

With graduates who go on to be entrepreneurs, ambassadors, artists, education, non-profit, and business leaders, we have a wealth of intelligence, creativity, and passion in Purdue Liberal Arts. Our alumni are lifelong learners, whose education provides the timeless, relevant, and essential skills to position them for success as change agents and productive, engaged members of society.