career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineers and Political Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineers | Political Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2011 | 19-3094 |
| title | Aerospace Engineers | Political Scientists |
| onet code | 17-2011.00 | 19-3094.00 |
| description | Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques. | Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 68,440 | 5,950 |
| a mean | 141,180 | 137,600 |
| a median | 134,830 | 139,380 |
| a pct10 | 85,350 | 74,750 |
| a pct25 | 104,740 | 103,030 |
| a pct75 | 174,480 | 172,050 |
| a pct90 | 205,850 | 191,880 |
| h mean | 67 | 66 |
| h median | 64 | 67 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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