These Are the College Degrees People End Up Regretting

Political science attracts students who care about power, law, elections, policy, and public life. Many imagine careers in government, diplomacy, campaigns, law, journalism, advocacy, or public service. For students who follow current events closely, the degree can feel like a serious path into work that shapes the country.

The disappointment often comes after graduation, when the degree does not point to one obvious job. Many of the careers students picture require law school, graduate school, unpaid internships, or strong political connections. That is why political science has appeared in regret reporting: the subject feels important, but the entry-level market can be narrow.