What Can You Do With a Government Major?

You can pursue careers in the public, nonprofit or private sector after earning a government degree. Consider careers like legislator, political scientist and community and social services manager.

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Published on Oct 9, 2025

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Approved and verified accurate by the Assistant Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences on Sept. 11, 2025.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Grand Canyon University. Any sources cited were accurate as of the publish date.

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