Salaries

History and Government majors pursue a diverse range of career paths. The median income for majors between 25 and 64 is around $60,000. For those in education or social services, the median is $46,000,
but $80,000 for those in management and $100,000 in the legal professions. For comparison, median Georgia household incomes are about $51,000.

Career	Annual Salary
Political Scientist	$47,210 - $162,500 (2015)
Lawyer	$115,820 (2015 median)
Lobbyist	$66,429 (2016 median)
Public Relations Specialist	$56,770 (2015 median)
Journalist	$21,390 - $81,580 (2015 average for reporters and correspondents)
Teacher	$54,890 (median for elementary school teachers in 2015) $55,860 (median for middle school teachers in 2015) $57,200 (median for high school teachers in 2015) $73,370 (median for postsecondary political science instructors in 2015)

General Information: History and Government

History and Government

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