Somewhat Resilient
Last Update: 11/4/2026
AI Resilience Score for Political Scientists:
36.4%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
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Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
Low
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Med
This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
There are a reasonable number of sources for this result, but there is some disagreement between them.
AI Resilience Report forPolitical Scientists
$142,080 median salary•400 annual openings•SOC Code: 19-3094.00
Political Scientists are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 8 sources.
Political science is labeled "Somewhat Resilient" because AI is genuinely changing the day-to-day workflows of this career, even if it is not replacing political scientists entirely. Tools like chatbots can already handle a lot of the routine work, like summarizing bills, coding survey data, and drafting policy memos, which means those tasks will matter less as standalone skills going forward.
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This role is somewhat resilient
Political science is labeled "Somewhat Resilient" because AI is genuinely changing the day-to-day workflows of this career, even if it is not replacing political scientists entirely. Tools like chatbots can already handle a lot of the routine work, like summarizing bills, coding survey data, and drafting policy memos, which means those tasks will matter less as standalone skills going forward.
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Latest AI news for Political Scientists
These articles highlight the transformative impact of AI on political science careers. For instance, California's push for AI regulation emphasizes the need for political scientists to understand the implications of job shifts and workforce protections. Additionally, the exploration of AI's influence on political campaigns underscores the importance of adapting to new technologies in governance. Students can find opportunities to shape policies that ensure AI benefits democracy while addressing its challenges, paving the way for a resilient and impactful career in political science.
California eyes AI regulation as Gov. Newsom orders new workforce protections amid job shifts, mass layoffs
abc7news.com • 5/21/2026
California moves to lead on AI regulation as experts warn the technology could reshape jobs and rapidly disrupt the workforce.
Why AI Makes This ‘The Most Exciting Time to Be a Social Scientist’
www.gsb.stanford.edu • 5/11/2026
Stanford social scientists gathered on April 17 to discuss how artificial intelligence is changing empirical research, with six faculty and...
How Will AI Reshape Politics? New Volume Co-Edited by Stanford Law’s Nathaniel Persily Explores the Stakes
law.stanford.edu • 5/6/2026
STANFORD, Calif., May 6, 2026 — As artificial intelligence reshapes political campaigns, public administration, national security,...
AI and Democracy: Mapping the Intersections
carnegieendowment.org • 1/8/2026
AI poses substantial threats and opportunities for democracy in an important year ahead for global democracy. Despite the threats, AI...
What the public thinks about AI and the implications for governance
www.brookings.edu • 4/9/2025
Researchers discuss the need to measure public opinion to better develop and inform the governance of artificial intelligence.
More Career Info
Career: Political Scientists
They study how governments work, analyze political systems, and share their findings to help people understand politics better.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$142,080
Jobs (2025)
6,100
Growth (2025-35)
-2.0%
Annual Openings
400
Education
Master's degree
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
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Serve on committees.
2
Consult with and advise government officials, civic bodies, research agencies, the media, political parties, and others concerned with political issues.
3
Teach political science.
4
Advise political science students.
5
Provide media commentary or criticism related to public policy and political issues and events.
6
Develop and test theories, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, historical papers, polls, or statistical sources.
7
Evaluate programs and policies, and make related recommendations to institutions and organizations.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
