career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Industrial Engineers and Political Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Industrial Engineers | Political Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2112 | 19-3094 |
| title | Industrial Engineers | Political Scientists |
| onet code | 17-2112.00 | 19-3094.00 |
| description | Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. | 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 | 350,230 | 5,950 |
| a mean | 107,900 | 137,600 |
| a median | 101,140 | 139,380 |
| a pct10 | 70,000 | 74,750 |
| a pct25 | 81,910 | 103,030 |
| a pct75 | 127,480 | 172,050 |
| a pct90 | 157,140 | 191,880 |
| h mean | 51 | 66 |
| h median | 48 | 67 |
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