Political Scientists
SOC Code: 19-3094
Political Scientistss teach political science. This career typically requires extensive preparation (4+ years). With an AI-proof score of 99.2/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Critical Thinking.
AI-Proof Score: 99.3 — Very High
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Median Salary
$139,380
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Job Growth
-3.1%
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Training Time
Extensive preparation (4+ years)
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Job Zone
Zone 5 / 5
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Training Cost
~$80,000
Key Skills
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Speaking
- •Critical Thinking
- •Writing
- •Active Listening
- •Active Learning
Common 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.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation