Lawrence’s government program challenges you to develop evidence-based arguments, deepen your research and writing skills, and helps you holistically analyze issues and institutions—all skills transferable to careers in any field that piques your interest.

With a degree in government, the world is wide enough for any of your post-undergraduate goals.

Lawrentians can go on to pursue careers in public and global affairs, law, policy research, political campaigning, diplomacy, international development, communications and PR, finance and wealth management, education (secondary & higher ed), and journalism.

They can also earn advanced degrees in political science, law, library science/librarianship, business administration, urban planning, environmental studies, journalism, international business, social science, psychology, medicine, and development studies.

Educational Outcomes

Recent Government graduates have gone on to pursue graduate and professional school programs that include:

  • Boston University School of Public Health, Public Health, M.P.H.
  • University of Denver, Anthropology, M.A.
  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Mathematics, Ph.D.
  • University of Tennessee - Knoxville, Anthropology, M.A.
  • Saint Louis University, Public Health, M.P.H.

Employment Outcomes

Recent Government graduates have pursued full-time employment in roles that include:

  • Communication Director, College Democrats of Wisconsin
  • Legislative Assistant, Illinois House of Representatives
  • Environmental Staff, Nature Conservancy
  • Paralegal Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration
  • CEO and Founder, AX-ES
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